Instructions / Assembly

OPERATION

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

The engine comes shipped without oil or gasoline. Be sure to add oil and gasoline before starting the

engine.

Refer to the separate engine operator’s manual for additional engine information.

1. Add oil before starting mower for the first time.

2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine operator’s manual.

Warning: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and

its vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other potential sources of ignition.

ENGINE START/STOP LEVER

This lawn mower comes equipped with an engine start/stop lever to

prevent unintentional starting and to ensure safe operation. Releasing this

lever will quickly stop the blade in case of danger. The lever must be

actuated before the lawn mower is started. When the engine start/stop

lever is released, it must return to its initial position.

Before you start mowing, you should run through this process several

times in order to ensure that the lever and actuator cables are working

properly. Repeat the test several times after the engine has started up.

When the engine start/stop lever is released, the engine must stop within a

few seconds. If not, contact Customer Service.

Warning: The blade begins to rotate as soon as the engine is

started.

START THE ENGINE

1. Ensure that the ignition cable is connected to the spark plug.

2. Stand behind the lawn mower. Actuate the engine start/stop lever with one hand. The other hand must

be on the starter handle.

3. Start the engine using the starter handle. To do this pull out the handle approx. 4 –6 inches (until you

feel a resistance) and then start the engine with a sharp tug. If the engine does not start, tug the handle

again.

Caution: Never allow the actuator cable to snap back.

Caution: In cold weather, it may be necessary to repeat the starting process several times.

STOP THE ENGINE

Release the engine start/stop lever to stop the engine.

Engine start/stop lever