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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for operation,
it’s important to become aquainted with its controls and
features.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper
handle to operate unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
WARNING: The blade control is a safety
device. Do not bypass its operation.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control lever to engage the drive
system. Release it to disengage the drive system. To
slow down when approaching an obstacle, making a
turn, or stopping, release the lever.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the
left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the
Adjustment Section.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used for mulching purpose. Instead
of collecting the grass clippings in the grass catcher, your
mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back
to the lawn. Make sure that the rear discharge door is
closed and the grass catcher is removed from unit while
mulching.
Electric Starter
(If Equipped)
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the
electric starter handle panel. It is necessary to charge the
battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Refer to the
Maintenance section for more information.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual. See Engine manual for location of gas
and oil fill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive.
Never
fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Figure 4-1: The major components on the mower.
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped
without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill
up gasoline and oil
as instructed in the
accompanying engine
manual
BEFORE
operating your mower.
Recoil Starter
Drive Control
Blade Control
Height Adjustment Lever
Mulching
Plug