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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 and wheel drive control to
insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
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
(Recoil Start Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
FIGURE 2.3
2. Push primer bulb three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to
restart a hot engine.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE
(Electric Start Models)
When the ignition key (Electric Start Switch) is turned to
“START”, the engine will not crank and will not start
unless the blade control is engaged!
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
2. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to
restart a hot engine.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Turn key to the start position until engine starts.
See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not
start, release the key and attempt starting again after waiting
for approximately 20 seconds.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
ROPE START
HANDLE
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
(SHOWN IN FAST
IGNITION
KEY
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL