Full Product Manual

11
OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for additional engine
information.
This mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service
engine with gasoline and oil as instructed before starting or operating your lawn
mower.
1. Add provided oil before starting mower for the first time as instructed in the
separate Engine Operator’s Manual.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate Engine
Operator’s Manual.
WARNING
Be sure no one other than the operator 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.
To Start Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions on starting and stopping the
engine.
To Stop Engine
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING
Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the
mower or to remove the grass catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage
lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be thrown by the blade in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the operator and helpers.
1. Once the engine is running
and while continuing to hold
the blade and drive controls
together, push the drive
control forward to propel
mower. The farther the
control is pushed forward,
the faster the mower will
propel. See Figure 11.
2. Once pressure is released
from the drive control it will
return to the neutral position
and the mower will stop.
NOTE: For ease of use, while gripping the controls, simply lock your wrist and elbows
and walk - the mower will automatically adjust to your speed.
Figure 11
WARNING
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.
Using Mower as a Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher from the mower. When you remove the
grass catcher from the mower, ensure the mulch plug (if equipped) is installed and
allow the rear discharge door to close completely. For effective mulching, do not cut
wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is
not recommended. Use the grass catcher to collect clippings instead.
Using Mower with Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly section. Grass
clippings will automatically collect in bag. Operate mower until grass bag is
full.
2. Stop engine by releasing the blade control. Make sure that the engine has
come to a complete stop.
3. Lift rear discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to
remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag when
complete.
WARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, 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 mower should be promptly inspected and
repaired.