Owner's manual

TRAINING

Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully and completely. Be familiar with all safety

controls and the proper use of the equipment.

NEVER

let a child operate a power mower.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets.

PREPARATION

1. Never operate your power mower unless ALL GUARDS are securely attached Do not remove rear

guardʽ

2. Thoroughly inspect area where the mower will be used. Remove all stones, sticks, bones and other

foreign objects. .

3. Wear long pants and substantial shoes when operating the mower. Do not operate mower-wearing

sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or loose-fitting clothing that could be caught in moving parts.

4. Check gas level before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running, or

while the engine is still hot, Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.

5. Mow only in daylight.

6. Never operate a mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing, keep a firm hold on the handle,

and walk, NEVER RUN

7. NEVER

operate a mower without proper eye and hearing protection, i.e.: safety glasses face shield

or goggles.

STARTING & STOPPING

1. Fill the engine crankcase with oil. Refer to the engine instruction manual supplied with this mower.

2. Fill the gas tank. Refer to engine manual.

3. Pump primer bulb on engine, or set throttle control to proper position.

TO START

1. Hold lever against the handlebar and pull recoil starter cord See figure 3

NOTE: Return cord slowly-DO NOT LET HANDLE SNAPʽ

1 2 3

REMEMBER: The lever control must be held against handlebar to operate the mower. See Figure 1

When the lever is release, the engine and blade will stop.

GOING FORWARD

Slowly press the control lever down and the mower will start to move forward. (Note: Only the 24B6.75SP

can do this).