Operator`s manual

SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNMOWER
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See the adjustment
section for details.
GasandOilFill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the engine manual. Read instructions carefully.
,_ WARNING" Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after
running.
BeforeStartingYourMower
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
• Check for proper drive clutch operation using the
neutral adjustment test described below:
NeutralAdjustmentTest
To perform the neutral adjustment test answer the
following questions:
• With the drive clutch control released, push mower
forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely?
• Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the
mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock?
• Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or
sharp bends?
• If you answered "yes" to all three questions, your
mower passed the test and you can start it.
• If you answered "no" to any of the three questions,
you will have to adjust the drive clutch control as
instructed in the adjustment section.
StartingEngine
• Make sure the fuel valve lever found on the left side
of the engine is in the ON position. See Figure 8.
Recoil Starter =
Gas Fill
Valve
Figure 8
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower while
starting engine or operating mower.
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING: Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
WARNING: When starting the unit for the
first time, face the mower against a wall or a
fence. Start the unit and if it shows any signs of
motion while the drive clutch control is still
disengaged, shut engine off immediately.
Move the choke lever to the ON position. Refer to
the engine manual for further details. Your lawn
mower is equipped with a constant speed throttle,
which is set at full throttle for best performance.
Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade
control handle against the upper handle.
Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches the start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the
rope rewind slowly. Pull the rope with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. Holding the starter
handle firmly, let the rope return to starter slowly.
StoppingEngine
• Release the blade control handle to stop engine
and blade. Wait till the blade stops completely.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting
UsingYourLawnMower
• Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage the lawn
mower or the engine.
_ WARNING: Such objects could be
accidently thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and
could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick
grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut.