Manual

SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNMOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from
chute area on the cutting deck. The operation
of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes., which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See adjustment
section for details.
Gasand0il Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your mower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoor with
engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after
running.
BeforeStarting YourMower
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
Check for proper drive clutch operation using the
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST.
NeutralAdjustmentTest
To perform the NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST
answer the following questions.
With the drive clutch control released, push mower
forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely?
Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the
mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock (not
turn)?
Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or
sharp bends?
If you answered "yes" to all three questions, your
mower passed the test and you can start your mower. If
you answered "no" to any of the three questions, you
need to go through the DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
ADJUSTMENT found in the ADJUSTMENTS section.
Starting Engine
Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual.
Your lawn mower is equipped with a constant
speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best
performance.
Stand behind the unit, squeeze and hold the blade
control handle 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, continuos, full
arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle.
Return it slowly to the rope guide.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
TROUBLE SHOO "lING Section of this manual.
StoppingEngine
Release the blade control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against a bolt on the engine.
UsingYour LawnMower
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage the lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operators and others.
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing
proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause
you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass
may require a narrower cut.
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut
in the fall as long as there is growth.
_bb WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during operation is an
indiction of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.