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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1.
Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2.1.2.
Check blade control and wheel drive control to
insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
2.1.3.
Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
2.1.4.
Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
2.1.5.
Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside
where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is
tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners
Manual for specifications.
2.1.6.
Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins
clear at all times.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
1.
Move engine speed control past the “Fast” detent to
the “Choke” position. See Figure 2.3.
IMPORTANT:
Stop the engine (and blade) by releas-
ing the blade control.
2.
Pull blade control against handle.
3.
Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
4.
After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
BLADE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.2
FIGURE 2.1
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
WARNING
DO NOT start or operate this machine without
installing the recycling plug or the entire grass
catcher.
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OIL
FILL/CHECK
FUEL CAP
BLADE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.3
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
TO START
TO STOP
SLOW
FAST