Wen LM2173, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION
USING THE SELF-PROPELLED FUNCTION
This unit is capable of self-propulsion, unlike your lazy, good-for-nothing
son Chet. If you press the drive lever (clutch lever), the clutch will engage
and the lawnmower will start to move with the engine running. To stop the
lawnmower from self-propelling, simply release the drive lever (Fig. 15 - 1).
MOWING
WARNING! Always observe strict safety procedures when using the
lawnmower. Carefully read the safety instructions of this manual before
using the lawnmower.
WARNING! Never open the ejector flap when the grass bag has been detached (to be emptied) and the en-
gine is still running. The rotating blade can cause serious injury.
Fig. 15
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1. Select your desired mowing function and add proper accessories.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to get up to full speed.
3. Keep a firm grip on the upper handle with the engine stop/start lever engaged. Push the lawnmower forward
manually, or engage the drive lever (clutch lever) to have the unit be self-propelled.
WORKING ADVICE
1. Walk, never run, with the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground.
2. Mow across slopes, never up and down.
3. Be careful when changing the direction of the mower on a slope.
4. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
5. The best result will be achieved if grass is dry. Wet grass will tend to the clog blade and grass collection systems.
6. Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of
the season or in drought conditions.
7. Only about one thirds of the grass height should be cut.
8. When mowing with mulching, to ensure that the cut grass can be scattered efficiently, do not cut very tall or wet
grass. Clean the blades and deck intermittently when mowing with the mulching setting.
9. Do not remove grass debris on the mower deck or on the blade by hand or with your feet. Instead, use suitable
tools such as a brush or broom.
EMPTYING THE GRASS BAG
As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn mower, it is time to empty the grass bag.
NOTE: Before taking off the grass bag, switch off the engine and wait until the blade has come to a complete stop.
1. To take off the grass bag, use one hand to lift up ejector flap and the other to grab the carry handle. Lift the grass
bag up and out to remove. The ejector flap automatically falls down after removing the grass bag and closes off the
rear chute opening.
2. Empty the grass from the grass bag, and replace grass bag on the mower.
NOTE: If any grass residue is caught in the discharge chute, clean it using a brush. Do not remove grass debris on
the mower deck or on the blade by hand or with your feet. Instead, use suitable tools such as a brush or broom.
To ensure that cut grass can be collected into the grass bag, the discharge opening and inside of the mower casing
must be clear of any blockage.