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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, wheel drive control, and
engine speed control to insure they work freely. See
Figure 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3.
Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
Refer to Section “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.
2.1.4.
Check engine oil and add as needed to bring
level up to ‘full’ mark on dipstick. See Figure 2.2. Refer
to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.
2.1.5.
Add fuel to tank. See Figure 2.2. Fuel mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for fuel specifications.
FIGURE 2.2
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 to “Fast” (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.4 and “FAMILIARIZATION”.
2.
Push primer bulb three times to start a cold
engine. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE:
Primer should not
be required to restart a hot engine.
FIGURE 2.3
3.
Pull blade control against handle.
4.
Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
FIGURE 2.4
5.
After engine starts, reduce engine speed and
allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.
NOTE:
Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
PRIMER
OIL FILL/
DIPSTICK
FUEL
FILL
BLADE
CONTROL
ROPE
START
HANDLE
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
