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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.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
If you press drive control bar the clutch for the drive will be closed and the
lawnmower will start to move with the engine running. Release the drive
control bar in good time to stop the moving lawnmower.
Practice starting and stopping before you use the mower for the first time
until you are familiar with controlling the mower.
MOWING
The engine throttle on your mower has been preset to provide optimum bagging and mulching
performance for years to come.
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition. This will prevent the grass blades from becoming frayed
and the lawn from turning yellow.
Mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look. The swaths should overlap each other by a few inches in
order to avoid stripes.
Engine start/stop lever
Drive control bar