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Figure 8
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start
the unit. See Figure 8.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
These levers are located on each wheel and they are
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.
See Figure 8.
Drive Control Handle
The drive control handle is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control handle against the upper
handle to engage drive system. Release the control
handle to disengage the drive system in order to stop,
slow down, or backup. See Figure 8.
Stopping Engine
•
Release blade control handle to stop the engine
and the blade.
•
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the
engine.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from
chute area on the cutting deck. The
operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determine
which height is best for your lawn. See the Adjustment
Section for details.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your mower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
Before Starting Your Mower
•
Check for proper clutch operation by performing the
following procedure before starting the engine.
Recoil
Starter
Blade Control
Drive Control
Handle
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Discharge
Chute
Handle
Mulching
Plug
Lever
Mulching
Plug
Discharge
Chute
Towards Better Mower Performance
1.
Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower’s gas
tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline
that is more than 30 days old.
2.
Make sure to connect the mower’s spark plug
wire before trying to start the engine.
3.
Add engine oil to the oil fill on the mower engine.
Check the dipstick and add more if necessary.
Remember that the oil level has to touch the fill
line.
4.
Locate the primer decal near the primer bulb on
the engine, and read its instruction. Using your
thumb, press the primer bulb slowly as many
times as the decal advises.
5.
Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to
start the engine.
6.
Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle
setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;
then adjust to desired height for a closer cut.
7.
To mulch insert the mulch plug/cover on the
mower.
8.
Before storing the lawn mower for the winter,
use stabilizer-treated fuel and run the tank dry.
9.
Thirty days before start of the new season,
check the air filter, spark plug and blade on the
lawn mower, and replace if needed.
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