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Before Starting
1. Check the guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter, and
covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2. Check the blade control
(A, Figure 1)
and drive
control
(B)
to insure they work freely.
3. Check the cutting height. Adjust to the desired height.
Refer to the Section ‘Cutting Height Adjustment’.
4. Check the engine oil
(A, Figure 2)
and add oil as needed
to bring the level up to the ‘full’ mark. Refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.
5. Add fuel to the tank after pushing the mower outside
where fumes can safely dissipate. Fill the tank to 1-1/2
inches below the top of the filler neck (to allow for fuel
expansion). Make sure the cap is tightened after fueling.
Refer to the Engine Owners Manual for fuel
specifications.
6. Clean the exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep the engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
Starting the Mower
This Briggs & Stratton engine is equipped with a
Ready Start
TM
feature, and does not require priming.
1. Squeeze and hold the blade control
(A, Figure 3)
against the handle.
2. Pull the rope start handle
(B)
to crank the engine.
3. To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
4. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until the
engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.
Propelling the Mower
1. Start the engine.
2. Begin squeezing the drive control
(A, Figure 4)
back
toward the handle to engage the wheel drive and propel
the mower forward. Forward speed can be increased
by squeezing the drive control further back toward
the handle.
Stopping the Mower
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.
Figure 2: Checking engine oil
B
A
Figure 1: Mower controls
A
B
A
Figure 3: Starting the mower
Figure 4: Drive control
(Blade control removed for clarity)
A
Operation
Not
for
Reproduction
Not
for
Reproduction
