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CHECK OIL LEVELĊMaintain oil level between
ADD and FULL range as shown on dipstick (Fig. 7).
BEFORE EACH MOWINGĊEnsure self-propelled
drive and control bar function properly. Traction drive
and blade are designed to stop when control bar is
released.
CUTTING AND BAGGINGĊBest results are
achieved when engine is running at maximum speed
and only about 1/3 of the grass blade is cut. If long
grass must be cut, use highest height-of-cut
setting for first mowing. Then recut the grass at a
more normal setting. If too long of grass is cut,
mower may plug and cause engine to stall.
When cutting in dry, dusty conditions move the
throttle to a slower speed to reduce the amount of
dust generated by mower.
SHARP BLADEĊBegin each cutting season with a
sharp blade. Periodically file down nicks.
CONTROLSĊThrottle, ground speed control, and
self-propelled control bar and fingertip starter are on
upper handle (Fig. 9).
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Push spark plug wire onto spark plug (Fig. 10).
Move ground speed control to
(NEUTRAL)
position.
Move throttle control to
(FAST) position.
Push primer three (3) times (Fig. 8).
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Do not use primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown. However, cool weather may
require priming to be repeated.
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Pull recoil starter out until positive engagement
results; then pull vigorously to start the engine. When
engine starts, regulate engine speed as desired.
TRACTION OPERATION (Fig. 9)ĊMove ground
speed control to desired setting. Number 1" is slow,
2" is medium, and 3" is a fast walking pace.
Ground speed varies, depending on space between
control bar and handle. Move ground speed control
to
when using the mower for trimming and
whenever leaving the mower.
BLADE AND TRACTION OPERATION
(Fig. 11)ĊMove control bar down to A" and raise to
B" to engage blade. Squeeze control bar against
handle C" to drive. To disengage traction drive but
keep blade engaged, gradually release control bar to
mid position. To self-propel with blade disengaged,
simply squeeze control bar against handle,
eliminating downward movement necessary for blade
engagement.
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