Manual

RecoilStarter
The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use
it to assist in starting a cold engine, but do not use it
when restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown.
Refer to engine manual for location of the primer.
BladeControlHandle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the
blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
WARNING: The blade control handle is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations. The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.
ThrottleControl
The engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle
which is set at full throttle for maximum engine and
cutting performance.
GrassBag/Bag-FillIndicator
The grass bag is equipped with a bag-fill indicator to
add convenience to your work. While the mower is
running, air will flow through the bag and into the "sail."
If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through easily
pushing the sail up. If the grass catcher is full, air does
not flow through it allowing the sail to fall. So the
position of the sail acts as a bag-fill indicator signifying
when to empty the grass bag.
DriveControlHandle
The drive control handle is located on the upper handle
and is used to engage the drive. Pushing the handle
forward wilt engage the drive. The farther the handle is
pushed forward, the faster the mower will propel.
Pulling the drive control handle backwards will slow
down or stop the mower.
SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNMOWER
GasandOilFill-Up
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke
when filling up the fuel tank.
• Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your mower. Read the instructions carefully.
BeforeStartingMower
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug.
StartingEngine
,_,b 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.
• Push the primer three times. Wait two seconds
between each push. In temperatures below 55° F,
prime five times. Do not prime to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
• Standing behind the mower, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter
handle, let the rope rewind slowly.
• Once the engine has started, squeeze the lower
bait handle and the blade control handle against the
upper handle to run the mower.
StoppingEngine
• Release blade control handle to stop the engine
and the blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
UsingYourLawnMower
• Do not operate the mower without the mulching
cover, the grass catcher bag, or the discharge
chute properly installed.
• Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown
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