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SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations
in Figure 16 with your lawn mower to familiarize
yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes thus
causing severe eye damage.
Always wear safety
glasses
while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Figure 16
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the
unit.
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 must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the
blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
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.
Throttle Controls (If Equipped)
Your unit will be equipped with one of three optional
throttle controls. Follow the instructions which pertain to
your unit.
•
The throttle control is located on the left side of the
upper handle. It is used to regulate engine speed.
•
The throttle control is located on the engine. It is
used to regulate engine speed.
•
The engine is equipped with a constant speed
throttle which is set at full throttle for maximum
engine and cutting performance.
WARNING: The throttle control can not be used to
stop the engine. If your throttle control is located
on the engine, do not adjust the throttle control
with the engine running.
Blade Control Handle
Lower Handle
Drive Control
Lever
Rear Discharge Door
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Recoil Starter
Upper Handle
Grassbag
Throttle Control (If Equipped)
