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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. En-
gine 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.
Figure 4-2
To Start Engine
1. If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime engine as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit.
2. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown
in Figure 4-2.
3. Electric Start (If Equipped): Turn ignition key to the
right to start the engine. See Figure 4-1. Release the
key after the engine starts.
Recoil Start: Grasp recoil starter handle and pull
rope out with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. See
Figure 4-2. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle,
let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until engine cranks.
Let the rope rewind each time slowly.
To Stop Engine
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine is shut off.
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as
instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
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, thor-
oughly inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration
of the mower during operation is
an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
1. To engage the drive, squeeze the drive control handle
towards the upper handle. Release the drive control
to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a
turn, or stopping.
2. For best results do not cut wet grass.
3. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a
narrower cut.
4. For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass.
5. Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there
is growth.
6. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4
inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using
the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4
inches or less before mulching.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to
stop completely before doing any
work on the mower or to remove
the grass catcher.
NOTE: To operate your unit using the grass catcher,
mulcher or optional side discharge refer to page 7.
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