Use and Care Manual
BLADE
CONTROL
1.
Using the primer bulb
is
important
for
engine starting. For cold
starting, press the primer bulb lightly one
to
three times in
succession. For hot starting, no need
to
press the primer bulb.
2.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze the engine start/stop
control lever against upper handle.
3.
Holding the engine start/stop control lever firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle
and
pull rope
out
with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope
rewind slowly.
4.
Pull
the recoil starter until engine compression
has
become
difficult
to
pull. Let the recoil return
to
the home position, then
pull quickly
to
start the engine. Repeat steps
as
needed.
A
WARNING
Rapid
retraction
of
the
starter
cord
(kickback)
will
pull
your
hand
and
arm
toward
the
engine
faster
than
you
can
let
go.
Broken
bones,
fractures,
bruises,
or
sprains
could
result.
USING
AS
MULCHER
For mulching
grass,
remove the side discharge chute from the
mower. When you remove the side discharge chute, the mulch cover
will close. 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.
SIDE
DISCHARGE
MODE
Open the mulch cover
and
install the side discharge deflector.
(See
Figure
10)
Figure
10
STOPPING
THE
MACHINE
Release
the engine start/stop control lever
to
stop the engine
and
blade.
(See
Figure
11)
A
WARNING
Wait for
the
blade to
stop
completely
before
performing
any
work
on
the
mower.
Figure
11
Operation
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