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MAX 1/3
FIG. 9
OPERATION
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
ENGINE
OIL CAP
FIG. 8
PRIMER
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the
product and should be considered normal.
1. To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before
trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine which has already
run for a few minutes.
2. Move throttle control lever to fast position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle
and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope
to snap back.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat
priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait
a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
MOWING TIPS
• Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may
be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloading the engine and
leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be
necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn
mower over the area a second time.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER
HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE
"CLEANING" IN MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL.
• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings
many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall
onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be
noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade
quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch
with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will
provide the best recutting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends
to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.
The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.
At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area
will not be exposed to the direct sun.
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so
that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the
grass blades (See Fig. 9). If the lawn is overgrown it will
be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overloading the engine and
leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy
mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping
previously cut path and mow slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require
that an area be mulched a second time to completely
hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow
across or perpendicular to the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow
north to south one week then change to east to west the
next week. This will help prevent matting and graining
of the lawn.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 8)
NOTE: BEFORE FILLING FUEL TANK, REMOVE AND
DISCARD THE DEBRIS PLUG THAT IS INSIDE THE TANK.
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil
with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by
overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
• For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions,
the engine speed should be set in the fast position.
• For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counter-
clockwise direction, starting at the outside of the area to
be cut, spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts
less load on the engine. To keep clippings off of
walkways, flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a
clockwise direction.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt
and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass.
To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and
let dry before using.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of
grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow
and extend engine life.