Mower Operation
3
Follow the Engine Manufacturer’s instructions
for the type of gasoline and oil to use.
Left and right sides of the Mower are taken as
viewed from the operator station behind the Mower.
OPERATION
Your Worldlawn
®
Mower is equipped with a
Blade Spindle Brake which stops the Blade rotation when
the Blade Drive Lever has been disengaged. DO NOT
attempt to defeat the purpose of this control.
Brake Latch
Instruction
Decal
Engine
Throttle
Contro
l
Steering
Lever
Mower Blade
Drive Lever
Disengage
Engage
Shift
Lever
FIG 3 Mower Controls
-NOTE-
The Mower can be manually pushed or pulled:
* Both of Steering Levers released.
* The Transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
STARTING THE ENGINE FIG 3
Keep hands and feet clear of Mower Blades.
Look behind you to be sure there are no obstacles before
pulling the Recoil Starter Rope.
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RECOIL START ENGINE
1. See that the
Blade Drive Lever is disengaged and the
Transmission is in neutral.
2. Move Engine Throttle Control to Choke position. When
restarting a warm engine move Throttle Control to a mid
position.
3. Stand on the left side of the Mower and place one foot
against the rear Tire.
4. Grasp the recoil starter rope handle, and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly to overcome Engine
compression and to prevent kickback and start the Engine,
when started move Throttle Control to mid position.
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ELECTRIC START ENGINE
1. See that the
Blade Drive Lever is disengaged and the
Transmission is in neutral. FIG 3.
2. Move Engine Throttle Control to Choke position. When
restarting a warm engine move Throttle Control to a mid
position.
3. Turn Ignition Key to START position, when engine starts
return Key to RUN position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE FIG 3
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RECOIL START ENGINE
1. Pull tight both Steering Levers to handle and lock both
Brake Latches.
2. Shift the Transmission into neutral.
3. Disengage the Blade Drive Lever.
4. Move Throttle Control to SLOW position to slow down
Engine speed, then move Throttle Control to Stop position.
●
ELECTRIC START ENGINE
1. Pull tight both Steering Levers to handle and lock both
Brake Latches.
2. Shift the Transmission into neutral.
3. Disengage the Blade Drive Lever.
4. Move Throttle Control to SLOW position to slow down
Engine speed, then turn Key to OFF position
BLADES AND WHEELS DRIVES FIG 3
Stop forward travel before changing speeds.
Squeeze both Steering Levers, lock the Brake Latches,
shift to desired gear, again release both Steering Levers.
1.
Slowly and firmly push the Blade Drive Lever forward
to engaged position. Do not ram this lever.
2.
The blade tip speed on 33'' is 16,673 feet per minute.
3.
Pull tight both Steering Levers to handle and lock both
Brake Latches, move Gear Shift Lever to select desired
speed according to moving conditions and terrain:
1
st
(Low)
1.85mph
2
nd
(Medium)
2.65mph
3
rd
(High) for travel
3.55mph
4. To start forward movement, release both Steering Levers.
5. For reverse travel, shift the Transmission into neutral and
manually pull the Mower backwards.
6. To stop the Blades and Wheels, pull tight both Steering
Levers to handle and lock both Brake Latches, Disengage
the Blade Drive Lever which applies to the Blade Brake and
both Wheel Brakes.
