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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Know your lawn mower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for
operation, get acquainted with its controls and
features. These are described below and
illustrated in Figure 11. This knowledge will allow
you to use your new equipment to its fullest
potential.
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 it 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.
Chute Deflector
The chute deflector discharges grass clippings beside each cutting lap.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
IMPORTANT:
Your lawn mower was shipped without any oil in engine or gasoline in the gas tank. Follow the
accompanying engine manual to fill up both oil and gasoline before starting the unit for the first time. For subsequent
operation of the lawn mower, it is very important that you check the level of oil and gasoline before operation.
• Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Figure 11 for location of oil fill.
• Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. See Figure 11 for location of gas tank.
Before Starting
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the
rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
WARNING: This blade control
mechanism is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operations.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fill gasoline indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition.
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.
Figure 11
Blade Control Handle
Upper Handle
Recoil Starter
Starter Rope
Chute Deflector
Oil Fill
Lever
Height Adjustment
Gas Cap
Lever
Height Adj.
Primer