Operator`s manual

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_ ARNING:The operationof any lawn if
mowercan result inforeign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wear safetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,or while performing any
adjustmentsor repairson it.
Starting Engine
WARNING:Besureno one otherthan
,_i_ the operatoris standingnearthe lawn
mowerwhilestartingengine or operat-
ingmower.Neverrun engineindoors
orin enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monox-
ide,an odorlessand deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
Figure 2
WARNING: Alwayskeep hands
and feet clear of equipment
movingparts. Do not use a pres-
surized startingfluid. Vaporsare
flammable.
Besure lawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire,orother
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmoweror engine.
Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe mower
inany directionandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorandothers.
1. Pullout the chokeknob locatedon the leftsideof the
upperhandle.See Figure2.
NOTE: Useof the chokemaybe necessaryifthe engine
is warmor theair temperatureishigh.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,depressthe bladecontrol
and holditagainstthe upperhandle.
3. Pullthe startergriplightlyuntilresistanceisfelt,
then pullrapidlyto overcomecompression,prevent
kickbackandstartengine.Repeatif necessary.See
Figure2.
IMPORTANT:Donot allowthe startergripto snap
backagainstthe ropeguide.Returnitgentlyto prevent
damageto the starter.
4. Whenenginewarmsup,push inthe chokeknob.See
Figure2.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stoptheengineand blade.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_ ARNING: Neveroperate your mower
without eitherthe rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
WARNING:if you strike aforeign
object,stopthe engine.Remove
spark plug boot from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspectmower for any
damage,and repair damage before
restartingand operating.Extensive
vibration of mowerduring operation
is an indicationof damage.The unit
should be promptly inspectedand
repaired.
1. Oncethe engineis running,squeezethedrive
controlagainstthe upperhandleto propelmower.
2. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethan one-
thirdof the totallengthof the grass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcher(if
apllicable)andinstallmulchingbafflefollowinginstruc-
tionsonpage7.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thick grassmayrequirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
3. If thegrasshas beenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingis not recommended.Usethe
grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gineexhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
partson engine and
lawn mower.
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