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14 Owner’s Manual for Tow-Behind Field and Brush Mower
Operation
Before Starting Engine
IMPORTANT NOTE: Oil must be added before starting the
engine for the first time. Units are shipped without oil.
1. Check engine oil level before use.
2. Check fuel level.
3. See Figure 3-2. Open fuel shut-off valve (A).
Figure 3-2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve
4. See Figure 3-3. Verify blade control safety cover
(A) is pushed down in the disengaged position.
Figure 3-3. Blade Switch Safety Cover
NOTE: The blade switch safety cover must be pushed
down in the disengaged position for the engine to start.
Starting Engine
1. Verify blade switch safety cover is closed.
2. See Figure 3-4 . Move throttle (A) to CHOKE position.
Figure 3-4. Throttle Control Lever
NOTE: When starting an already warm engine, throttle
control lever should be in RUN position
3. Turn key switch (B) to START position until engine
starts, then release.
4. Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
Stopping Engine
1. Disengage blades by pushing blade control safety
cover down.
2. Move throttle control lever to IDLE position.
3. Turn key to STOP, and remove key.
4. Close fuel shut-off valve.
Engaging Blades
1. See Figure 3-5. Engage blades by opening blade
control safety cover (A) and pushing blade control
switch (B) forward.
Figure 3-5. Blade Control Switch
Disengaging the Blades
See Figure 3-5. Close blade control safety cover.
WARNING
(000410)
Projectile risk. Remove all debris from work area
before operating unit. Failure to do so could result in
death, serious injury, or property or equipment
damage.
WARNING
(000408)
Projectile risk. Be aware of surroundings at all times when
operating unit. Disengage mower blades if people or animals
enter the work space. Failure to do so could result in death,
serious injury, or property damage.
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A
005871
A
005867
A
B
CAUTION
(000457)
Equipment damage. Never stop the engine by moving
throttle control lever to CHOKE. Doing so could result
in engine damage.
A
B
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