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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
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.
Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing
near the lawn mower
while starting engine or
operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any
moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
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.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting engine or operat-
ing mower. Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine and lawn
mower.
Note: Refer to Engine Manual for help with engine-
related operations.
1. Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push. See Figure 2. In temperature
around 55°F or below, prime five times. Do not prime
to restart a warm engine.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade
control handle against upper handle. See Figure 2.
3. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp
recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 2. Keeping
a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind
slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope
rewind each time slowly.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release blade control handle to stop the engine and
the blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage the lawn mower
or the engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and operat-
ing the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.
Operating Tips
• For best results, do not cut wet grass.
• New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a
narrower cut.
• For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass.
• Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is
growth.
• Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
Figure 2
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