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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 to insure it works 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
(Recoil Start)
The engine speed control is located on the front of the
engine, adjacent to the primer button. Move the engine
speed control to fast (rabbit) position prior to starting
engine. For optimum mowing performance, always
operate mower with the engine speed set at the fast
(rabbit) position.
1. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine. See Figure 2.3.
IMPORTANT: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing
the blade control.
FIGURE 2.3
2. Pull blade control against handle.
3. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
4. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
BLADE
CONTROL
CHECK ENGINE OIL
PUSH PRIMER
BUTTON THREE
TIMES
