10
S
ECTION
3 — C
ONTROLS
& O
PERATION
NOTE:
Electric starter is equipped with
an internal circuit breaker. If unit fails to
start when starter button is depressed,
wait one minute for breaker to reset,
then attempt to start again.
Recoil Start
1.
Pull the recoil starter lightly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly
to overcome compression, prevent
kickback, and start the engine. Repeat if
necessary.
IMPORTANT:
Do not allow the recoil
starter to snap back against the rope
guide. Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.
Stopping Engine
1.
Push and hold the ON/OFF switch until
the mower engine stops. See Figure 3-3.
* Electric Start Model Shown
ON/OFF
Switch
2.
Remove electric start push key if mower
is to be left unattended, stored, or
serviced
(Electric Start units only)
. To
remove key, grasp the top of the key and
pull it straight up and out. Keep key in a
safe place out of the reach of children.
WARNING:
Wait for the blade to
stop completely before
performing any work on the
mower or to remove the grass
catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn
mower or engine. Such objects could be
accidently thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause serious injury to the
operator, others, or the equipment.
1.
Once the engine is running, press down
on the lockout lever. See Figure 3-4.
2.
Pull the blade control back against the
drive control. See Figure 3-4.
3.
While continuing to hold the blade and
drive controls together, push the drive
control forward to propel mower. See
Figure 3-5. The farther the control is
pushed forward, the faster the mower
will propel.
4.
Once pressure is released from the
control it will return to the neutral
position and the drive will be
disengaged.
NOTE:
For ease of use, while gripping
the controls, simply lock your wrist
and elbows and walk - the unit will
automatically adjust to your speed.
Electric Starter Push Key
(If Equipped)
The electric starter push key is located on
the right side of the upper handle. It is both
a removable key and push button and is only
provided on electric start models.
NOTE:
Removing the Electric Starter Push Key
will not turn the engine off. It will only disable
the “start” function of the unit.
ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF Switch is located on the electric
starter housing and when pressed and held,
will turn the engine OFF.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located on the engine. Pull
the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Starting Engine
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.
Refer to engine manual for help with the
engine.
Electric Start
1.
Insert plastic electric start push key into
starter housing located on the right side
of upper handle until it snaps in place.
See Figure 3-2.
2.
Push the electric starter push key to
start the engine.
Figure 3-4
Figure 3-5
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-2
