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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is attached to the upper
handle of the mower. Depress the blade control handle
to operate the unit. Release blade control handle to
stop engine and blade.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Mulching Baffle
The mulching baffle is used to recirculate the grass
clippings back to the lawn. Attach it as instructed on
page 8 of this manual.
Figure 8
Chute Deflector/Discharge Chute
The discharge chute, when installed on the unit, will
allow for discharge of grass clippings beside each
cutting lap. If the grass has grown too tall, and is not fit
for mulching. cut the grass using this chute first, and
then use the mulching baffle to mulch.
Stopping Engine
• Release blade control handle to stop the engine
and the blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Starting Engine
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results, raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See the Adjustment
Section for details.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
• Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow
relevant instructions in the engine manual for this.
• Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in
the engine manual.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage your
eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses
while operating the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Chute
Deflector
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Mulching
Baffle
Lever
NOTE: The shroud shown here
may not resemble the shroud
on your mower.
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine and
in this manual before operating.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never
fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition.