Sterling Plumbing 48 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
(481 Only) - Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together
with the engine stop lever. Turn the ignition key in a clockwise direc-
tion and hold in position to crank the engine. When the engine starts
release the key and move the throttle to the fast position after starting a
cold engine.
Note: cranking the engine for more than 15 seconds in any one minute
can damage the starter motor. If necessary the engine can be started man-
ually without using the ignition switch.
To prevent engine damage do not operate the ignition key when the
engine is running.
Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power
the mower in a forward direction.
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower may be
pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confined areas.
If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direc-
tion required.
To make a tight turn release the ground drive clutch lever, apply down-
ward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels just above
ground level and steer in the required direction.
To prevent accidents do not raise the front of the mower exces-
sively when making a turn. Never raise the rear of the mower
when the engine is running.
Release the ground drive clutch lever, reduce the throttle setting and
release the engine stop lever.
Emergency stop: Release both ground drive clutch lever and engine
stop lever together.
If the engine fails to stop, move the throttle lever to the ‘slow’posi-
tion and disconnect the spark plug lead.
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Forward Travel
Turning
OPERATING THE MOWER
Stopping
STOP
CS146
CS075
Electric Start
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