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Starting Engine
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If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime
engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
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Standing behind the unit, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper
handle as shown in Figure 7.
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Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and
pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback.
Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt.
NOTE:
The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
IMPORTANT:
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower
or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and others.
WARNING:
Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
WARNING:
THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A SAFETY DEVICE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO BYPASS
ITS OPERATION.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.
Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Figure 7
Starter
Handle
Blade Control
Handle
Operating Tips
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For best results, do not cut wet grass.
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New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
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For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass.
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Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
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For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
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Adjust ground speed according to the condition of the lawn.
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If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 inches, mulching is not recommended.
Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4 inches or less before
mulching.
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