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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control
to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired
height.
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make
sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt,
grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and
cooling fins clear at all times.
2.2 STARTING
&
OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
(Primer Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: Certain models are not equipped with an
engine speed control and require no speed
adjustment prior to starting. Proceed to next
step. Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing
the blade control.
FIGURE 2.3
2. Push primer bulb three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to
restart a warm engine. See Figure 2.4
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
FIGURE 2.4
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL –
SHOWN IN “FAST”
POSITION
ROPE
START
HANDLE
ENGINE PRIMER
