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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 oper
-
ating 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.
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 Engine
WARNING: 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.
NOTE: Refer to the engine manual for help with
engine related operations.
1. Place the fuel valve lever found on the left side of the
engine into the ON position, Figure 4-2.
2. Move the choke lever all the way backward into the
choke position, Figure 4-2.
3. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle, Figure 4-2. The choke will now
begin to slowly return to the off choke position after
activating the blade control. Therefore, quickly move
onto step four below. Refer to the engine manual for
further details.
4. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continu-
ous, full arm stroke, 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.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop
completely before performing any work
on the mower or to remove the grass
catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING: Never operate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage lawn mower or 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 mower
for any damage, and repair damage before restart
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ing and operating. Extensive vibration of mower
during operation is an indication of damage. The
unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive
control against the upper handle to propel mower.
2. To engage blade, squeeze blade control against the
upper handle.
For best results, do not cut wet grass and never
cut off more than one-third of the total length of the
grass.
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher from the
mower and install the mulch baffle, page 7.
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. New
or thick grass may require a narrower cut. Adjust
ground speed according to condition of lawn.
• If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in Setup
section. Operate mower till grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control. Make sure that the unit has come to a
complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away
from the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the
grass clippings and reinstall the bag when complete.
Figure 4-2: Starting the mower.