Operation Manual

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Fig.8C Fig.8D Fig.8E
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high grass or obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge opening.
7.3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
During operation, tightly hold the brake handle with both hands.
Note: During operation, when the brake handle is released, the engine will stop and thus stopping the lawnmower from operating.
7.4 TO STOP THE ENGINE
CAUTION: The blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade. (Fig.9)
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
Fig.9
7.5 CONNECTION FOR AUTO DRIVE – SELF PROPELLED
Engage the Self-drive control handle, the lawnmower will move forward automatically (Fig.10A), release the self-drive handle to
stop the lawnmower from moving forward.
Fig.10A
7.6 THE BEST RESULTS FOR MOWING
CAUTION First clear the lawn of debris: Be sure that the grass is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other objects, which
could be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious injury to the operator and others as well as
damage to property and surrounding objects.