Product Manual
Operation
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Starting Engine
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to
engine manual for help with the engine.
Briggs & Stratton
When starting the engine for the first time, push primer 1.
five times. For all future starts, push the primer three times.
Wait about two seconds between each push. See Fig. 5-1.
Do not prime to restart a warm engine.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control 2.
against upper handle.
3.
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke. See Figure 5-1. Keeping a firm grip on the
starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.
MTD
1.
each push. See Fig. 5-2. In temperature below 50°F, prime
5 times. After the engine is warmed up, one prime may be
needed for all temperatures.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade 2.
control against upper handle.
3.
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and
start the engine. Repeat if necessary. See Fig. 5-2.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back
against the rope guide.
If engine does not start, it may be necessary to re-prime the
engine.
Stopping Engine
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.1.
Wait for the blade to stop completely
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the mulching baffle (if equipped).
Using Your Lawn Mower
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.
The operation of any lawn mower can
result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.