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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propel
drive and the control bar operate properly. When you
release the control bar, the engine and the blade should
stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
Controls
The control bar, the throttle control, and the starter handle
are on the upper handle as shown in Figure 8.
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Figure 8
1.
Control bar
2.
Throttle
3.
Starter handle
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug (Fig. 7).
2. Open the fuel valve by moving the lever to the right
(Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1.
Fuel valve
3. Move the throttle control to the Choke position
(Fig. 8).
Note: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm.
4. Hold the control bar to the handle (Fig. 8).
5. Pull the starter handle (Fig. 8) lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return
to the handle slowly.
6. When the engine starts, move the throttle control to
the Fast position, and set the ground speed control as
desired.
Note: If the engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat
steps 4 through 6.
Stopping the Engine
Release the control bar. Both the engine and the blade
should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Note: Close the fuel valve by moving the lever to the left
if you will not be starting the engine soon afterward.
Using the Self-propel Drive
Self-propel Model only
The lawn mower has three ground speeds. 1 is slow, 2 is
medium, and 3 is fast. The ground speed control is located
at the rear of the belt cover (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1.
Ground speed control
1. Move the ground speed control to the
(Neutral)
position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Squeeze the control bar against the handle to the
Run/Drive position (Fig. 11).
