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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments.
Figure 11
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 blade.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and
is used to start the engine.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
These levers are located on each wheel and they are
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
Bag-Fill Indicator (if equipped)
Some models are equipped with a bag-fill indicator on
the grass catcher bag to add convenience to your work.
While the mower is running, air will flow through the bag
and into the “sail.” If the grass catcher is empty, air
flows through easily pushing the sail up. If the grass
catcher is full, air does not flow through it allowing the
sail to fall. So the position of the sail acts as a bag-fill
indicator signifying when to empty the grass bag.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to
warning label on the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
• Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the engine manual packed with your
mower. Read instructions carefully.
Before Starting
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If the mower is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, ensure that the metal cap at the
Blade Control Handle
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Recoil Starter
Height Adjustment Lever
Spark Plug
Grass Catcher
Bag-Fill Indicator
(if equipped)
WARNING:
The blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass it.
WARNING:
Never fill fuel tank (1) indoors,
(2) with engine running, or (3) until the engine
has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.