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Figure 8
1.
Blade control bail
2.
Upper handle
3.
Starter handle
Starting the Engine
1. Ensure that the wire is installed onto the spark plug.
2. Push the primer three times, waiting two seconds
between each push (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1.
Primer
Note: If the temperature is 55
F (13
C) or below, push
the primer five times, waiting two seconds between each
push.
Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine after a
brief shutdown. However, cool weather may require you
to prime the engine again.
3. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle
(Fig. 8).
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply (Fig. 8). Allow the rope return to
the handle slowly.
Note: If the engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat
steps 2 through 4.
Stopping the Engine
Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the
blade should stop. If they do not stop properly, contact
your Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with
your hands on the upper handle. As you move forward,
the upper handle will slide toward the lawn mower,
activating the self-propel drive. The faster you walk, the
farther the handle will slide and the faster the lawn mower
will propel (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
Note: The lawn mower propels at the maximum speed
when you push in the upper handle as far forward as
possible.
To slow down the drive, simply slow your walking speed;
to stop the drive, stop walking (Fig. 10).
Note: If, when backing up after self-propelling, the lawn
mower does not roll backward freely, nudge the lawn
mower forward about an inch without engaging the
self-propel drive, then pull the lawn mower backward.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
You can adjust each wheel individually with a wheel
height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 inch
(25 mm); 1-1/2 inches (38 mm); 2 inches (51 mm);
2-1/2 inches (64 mm); 3 inches (74 mm); and 3-1/2 inches
(86 mm).
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Adjusting the height-of-cut levers could bring
your hands into contact with the moving blade.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Contact with a rotating blade can cause serious
injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Stop the engine and wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting the cutting height.
•
Do not put your fingers under the lawn mower
housing when adjusting the cutting height.
1. Pull the wheel height adjustment lever toward the
wheel and move it to the desired position (Fig. 11).