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SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING:
Be familiar with all controls
and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
Figure 12
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the upper
handle. See Figure 12. The recoil starter is used to start
the engine when the self starter is in the de-energized
mode.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use
it to assist in starting a cold engine, but do not use it
when restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown.
Refer to engine manual for location of the primer.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle and starter
control button must be depressed in order to operate
the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and the blade and to energize the self starter.
WARNING:
The blade control handle is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations. Doing so, may result in personal
injury through contact with the rotating blade.
The blade rotates whenever the engine is
running and when the self starter is de-
energized.
Drive Clutch Control
The drive control lever is located on the upper handle
and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze the lever
against the upper handle to engage the drive; release
the drive control lever to slow down or stop the mower
from propelling.
Safety Key
The safety key is located on the engine. See Figure 12.
The safety key is a safety device used to activate and
deactivate the self starter system. The self starter
system will not work without the key in its proper
position. See engine manual for further information
pertaining to the safety key.
NOTE: The safety key must be in the run position to
start the mower for both systems, either the self starter
or recoil starter.
Start Control Button
The start control button is located on the upper left side
of the handle. See Figure 12. The start control button
must be depressed fully while pulling the blade control
handle toward the upper handle for the engine to start.
The starter control button will automatically return to the
off/up position once the blade control handle is
released.
NOTE: The starter button must be depressed to start
the engine with either the self starter or recoil starting
system.
SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge area on
and from under the cutting deck. See safety labels on
page 5.
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 best results raise the cutting position until it
is determined which height is best for your lawn. See
Cutting Height Adjustment Section.
Blade Control Handle
Drive Control
Lever
Recoil
Starter
Grass Bag
Upper Handle
Start Control Button
Rear Discharge Door
Safety Key
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lower Handle
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