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WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine. If your mower’s
throttle control is located on the engine,
do not adjust the throttle control while the
engine is running.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and
is used to start the engine.
Height Adjustment Lever
The height adjustment lever is located on each wheel
and adjusts the cutting height. All four levers have to be
put at the same level for uniform cutting height.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer
to warning label on the unit.
The operation of any lawn mower can
result in foreign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or
eye shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
• Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
Before Starting
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If your unit is
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the
spark plug wire, make certain the metal cap on the
end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
To Start Engine And Engage Blade
• If engine is equipped with a throttle control lever,
move the lever all the way forward to the FAST
(rabbit) position.
• If engine is equipped with a primer, prime engine as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit.
• Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly
to the rope guide.
• After engine starts, move throttle control lever (if so
equipped) to desired engine speed. Your mower is
designed to operate at full throttle. Engines with
fixed throttles operate at full throttle too.
To Stop Engine And Blade
• If engine is equipped with throttle control lever on
the handle, move the lever to the SLOW position.
• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine has been
shut off.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results, raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment section on this page.
Using Rotary Mower
WARNING: Never operate your unit
without either the rear deflector or entire
grass catcher assembly in place.
• Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown
by the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
• For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and
could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick
grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
Blade speed should be adjusted to the condition of
the lawn.