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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.
WARNING
DO NOT start or operate this machine without
installing the recycling plug or the entire grass
catcher.
2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to
insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
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.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. The battery should be removed from its carton
and filled with electrolyte. Refer to Section
“BATTERY SERVICE” for battery preparation.
2.1.6. 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.
2.1.7. 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
(Primer Models) (Recoil Start)
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
IMPORTANT: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing
the blade control.
FIGURE 2.3
2. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
BLADE
CONTROL
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
OIL
FILL/CHECK
FUEL CAP
TO START
TO STOP
SLOW
FAST
CHOKE (KAWASAKI)
BLADE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
PRIMER
BUTTON
