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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and
securely tightened.
2.1.2. Check blade control, wheel drive control, and
ground speed control to insure they work freely. See
Figure 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
Refer to Section ‘Cutting Height Adjustment’.
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
1. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should
not be required to restart a warm engine.
FIGURE 2.3
2. Pull blade control against handle. See Figure
2.4.
3. Start Mower:
Manual Start Models: Pull rope start handle to
crank engine. See Figure 2.4.
FIGURE 2.4
Electric Start Models: Insert key into ignition
switch, located on right side of handle above
rope guide. Turn key to crank engine. See Figure
2.5.
FIGURE 2.5
4. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth before beginning mower
operation.
NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
PRIMER
BUTTON
(PUSH 3X)
SQUEEZE
BLADE
CONTROL
PULL ROPE
START
HANDLE
GROUND SPEED
CONTROL
START
RUN