Operator`s manual

WARNING:The operationof any lawn
mowercan result inforeign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,or whileperforming any
adjustmentsor repairson it.
Starting Engine
WARNING:Besureno one otherthan
the operatorisstandingnearthe lawn
mowerwhilestartingengine or operat-
ingmower. Neverrun engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands,feet, hair and loose clothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
1. Placethe fuel valveleverfoundonthe left sideof the
engineintothe OPENposition.SeeFigure2 inset.
2. Movethechokeleverall the waybackwardinto the
chokeposition.Oncethe engineis warm,the leverwill
automaticallyrevertto the RUNposition.Referto the
enginemanualfor furtherdetails.
3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupperhandle.SeeFigure2.
4. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp recoil
starterhandleand pullropeout witha rapid,continu-
ous,full arm stroke.SeeFigure2. Keepinga firm
grip onthe starterhandle,let the roperewindslowly.
Repeatuntil enginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach
timeslowly.
_kk ARNING:Waitfor the blade to stop
completely before doing any work
on the mower or to removethegrass
catcher.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stoptheengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainstthe engine.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_kl= WARNING:Neveroperate your mower
without eitherthe rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Besurelawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.
Such objectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorandothers.
Figure 2
_klL ARNING:If you strikeaforeign
object, stopthe engine.Remove
wire from the spark plug,thoroughly
inspectmowerfor any damage,and
repairdamage before restarting and
operating. Extensive vibration of
mower during operation is an indica-
tion of damage.The unit should be
promptlyinspectedand repaired.
1. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethan one-
thirdof the totallengthof the grass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherfromthe
mower.The reardischargedoorshouldbeclosed.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thick grassmayrequirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
3. If thegrasshas beenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingis not recommended.Usethe
grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grasscatcherto collectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthe mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
7. Grassclippingswill automaticallycollectinthe
bagas you runthe mower.Operatethe mowertill the
grassbagis full.
2. Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
controlhandle.Makesurethatthe unit hascometo
a completestop.
3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagup andaway
fromthe mowerto disposeof the grassclippings.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or while performing
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
engine indoorsor
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gineexhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
partson engine and
lawn mower.
9