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MOWING TIPS
Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used
and remove all foreign objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc.
WARNING
This mower can throw small objects at high speed causing
personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
If you strike a foreign object or if the mower starts to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine. Remove spark plug boot from
the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any dam-
age, and repair the damage before restarting and operating
the mower. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
For best results
• Do not cut wet grass.
• Never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the
grass.
• Plan ahead and use a mowing path in a counterclockwise
direction that discharges the new grass clippings away
from the remaining area to mow.
• Adjust your mowing speed to the condition of the lawn.
Do not force mower. It will do the job better, last longer
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
• New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require you to
use less than the mower’s full advertised cutting width.
• When mowing very tall grass, adjust the mower height to
its highest setting and make a first cut. Adjust mower to
the desired height of the second cut.
B
Fig. 7
A
G
TO START THE ENGINE (FIG. 7)
NOTE:
Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of
the product and should be considered normal.
Prior to starting, refer to the separate Engine Owner’s
manual for proper starting and stopping procedure.
DANGER
Never start or run the mower inside a closed room or
building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Do not put
hands or feet near or under the mower. Keep clear of
the discharge opening at all times. Keep children and
bystanders away when starting the engine and out of
the mowing area.
1. Push the primer (if equipped) slowly three times – waiting
about 2 seconds between each push. Refer to the separate
Engine Owner’s manual
for engine control locations.
NOTE:
When temperatures are below 55 ºF, press primer
five times. When restarting a warm engine, do not use the
primer.
2. Stand behind the mower handle, grasp the blade control
lever (A) and hold it firmly against the upper handle (B).
3. Grasp the starter rope handle (G) and pull slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start.
4. Slowly return starter rope handle to the starter rope guide
and release.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to the engine’s starter, do
not allow the starter rope to snap back against the rope
guide.
