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SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the
cutting deck. See safety labels on page 5.
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.
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it
is determined which height is best for your lawn. See
Cutting Height Adjustment section.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual. 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 equipped
with a rubber boot, make certain the metal loop 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
• Make sure that the fuel valve lever found on the left
side of the engine is in the ON position. See Figure
7.
Figure 7
• Move the throttle control/choke lever all the way
forward into the choke position. A warm engine may
not require choking. If the engine is already warm as
a result of recent operation, just move the throttle
into the rabbit position and allow it to remain there.
• 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.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information.
To Stop Engine And Blade
• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
Using Your Rotary Mower
• Be sure that 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.
• 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.
• When using side-discharge mower, the best
mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to
discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This
permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize
them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards
cut portion, then recut at right angles to first
direction.
• For a healthier lawn, always cut off one-third or less
of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut
in the fall as long as there is growth.
• This mower is designed to be operated at full
throttle to give you the best cut and do the most
effective job of mowing.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for
any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Primer
OFF
ON
Fuel Valve Lever