Manual

while operating the moweror while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting Engine
_lb WARNING:Be sure no one other thanthe
operator isstanding near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower.
Never run engine indoorsor inenclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine exhaustcontains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keephands,
feet, hair and loose clothing awayfrom any moving
parts on engineand lawn mower.
NOTE: Referto the engine manual for help with
engine related operations.
1, Placethe fuel valveleverfoundonthe left sideof the
engineintothe ON (OPEN)position,Figure4-2,
2, Movethe chokeleverall the waybackwardintothe
chokeposition,Figure4-2,
3, Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupperhandle,Figure4=2,The chokewill now
beginto slowlyreturnto theoff chokepositionafter
activatingthe bladecontrol Therefore,quicklymove
onto stepfourbelow,
4, Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil
starterand pullropeout witha rapid,continuous,full
arm stroke,Figure4-2, Keepinga firmgripon the
starterhandle,let the roperewindslowly,Repeatuntil
enginecranks,Letthe roperewindeachtimeslowly,
Stopping Engine
1, Releasebladecontrolto stopthe engineandblade,
2, Disconnectsparkplugwire fromsparkplugand
groundagainstthe engine,
WARNING:Waitfor the bladeto stop
completely before performing any work
on the mower or to removethe grass
catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING:Neveroperate your mower
without either the reardoor or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Be surelawnis clear of stones,sticks,wire,or other
obiectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine,
Suchobiectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonaliniuryto the
operatorandothers,
Figure 4-2: Starting the mower.
1, Oncethe engineis running,squeezethe blade
controlagainstthe upperhandleto engagethe
blade,
• For bestresults,do notcut wetgrassand never
cutoff morethanone-thirdof the totallengthof the
grass,
Using as Muncher
FormulcNnggrass,removethe grasscatcherorside
dischargechutefromthe mower,The reardischarge
doorshouldbeclosed,
Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass,New
orthick grassmayrequirea narrowercut, Adjust
groundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn,
• If thegrasshas beenallowedto growinexcessof
four inches,mulcNngis notrecommended,Usethe
grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead,
Using Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grasscatcherto collectclippingswNle
youareoperatingthe mower,
1, AttachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinSetup
section,Grassclippingswill automaticallycollectin
bagas you runmower,Operatemowerfill grassbag
is full
2, Stopenginecompletelyby releasingtheblade
control Makesure thatthe unit hascometo a
completestop,
3, Liftdischargedoorand pullgrassbagup andaway
fromthe mowertoremovethe bag,Disposeof the
grassclippingsandreinstallthe bagwhencomplete,
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WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects being
thrown intothe eyes,
which can damage your
eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses
while operating the
mower or while perform°
ing 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 _ngine indoors or
in enclosed, pooHy
ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odormess
and deadmygas. Keep
hands, feet. hair and
loose clothing away
from any moving parts
on engine and lawn
mower.