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9
TO START ENGINE
• To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before
trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine which has already run
for a few minutes..
• Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and
pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to
snap back.
• To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming
steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and
engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes
before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER
HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE
"CLEANING" IN MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL.
• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings
many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not
be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade
quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch
with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will
provide the best recutting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends
to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.
The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area
will not be exposed to the direct sun.
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height
so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of
the grass blades (See Fig. 8). If the lawn is overgrown
it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce
pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine
and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely
heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping
previously cut path and mow slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require
that an area be mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow
across or perpendicular to the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow
north to south one week then change to east to west the
next week. This will help prevent matting and graining
of the lawn.
MAX 1/3
FIG. 8
GASOLINE FILLER
CAP
ENGINE OIL CAP
FIG. 7
MOWING TIPS
• For most cutting conditions and better bagging performance,
the engine speed should be set in the fast position.
• Under certain conditions, such as when mowing very tall
grass, raise the mower height on the first cut to reduce
pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and to
avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings. Make the second
cut to the desired height.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut.
• For side discharge lawn mowers, cut in a counterclockwise
direction, starting at the outside of the area to be cut, in
order to spread grass clippings more evenly and to put less
load on the engine. To keep clippings off of walkways,
flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clockwise
direction.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt
and dust with use and the catcher will collect less grass.
To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and
let dry before use.
(DISCARD DEBRIS
PLUG INSIDE)
OPERATION
NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate
dipstick reading.
•
Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill
to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each
season. You may need to change the oil more often
under dusty, dirty conditions.
GAS (See Fig. 7)
•
Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO OVER FILL TANK.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.