Product Overview
g188888
Figure 9
1.
Blade-control bar
8.
Spark plug
2.
Self-propel bar
9.
Side-discharge door
3.
Adjustment knob for the
self-propel drive
10.
Oil fill/ dipstick
4.
Rear door (not shown)
11.
Cutting-height lever (4)
5.
Washout port (not shown) 12.
Handle lock (2)
6.
Fuel-tank cap
13.
Handle
7.
Air filter
14.
Recoil-start handle
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Figure 10
1.
Grass bag
2.
Side-discharge chute
Operation
Before Operation
Before Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Check that all guards and safety devices, such as doors
and/or grass catchers, are in place and working properly.
•
Always inspect the machine to ensure that the blades,
blade bolts, and cutting assembly are not worn or
damaged.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine and
remove all objects that the machine could throw.
•
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact
with the moving blade, causing serious injury.
–
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
–
Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
Fuel Safety
DANGER
Fuel is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can damage property.
•
To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel,
place the container and/or machine directly on
the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on
an object.
•
Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when
the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
•
Do not handle fuel when smoking or around an
open flame or sparks.
•
Store fuel in an approved container and keep it
out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
•
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
•
Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle
and the fuel-tank opening.
•
Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
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