Use and Care Manual
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
11)
Figure
11
STOPPING
THE
MACHINE
Release the engine start/stop control lever
to
stop the engine and
blade.
(See
Figure
12)
A
WARNING
Wait for
the
blade
to
stop
completely
before
performing
any
work
on
the
mower.
Figure
12
EMPTYING
THE
GRASS
CATCHER
A
CAUTION
to
prevent
wear.
Do
not
drag
the
bag
when
you
empty
the
grass
catcher
1.
Lift the grass catcher
with
the
frame handle.
(See
Figure
13)
Figure
13
2.
Remove grass clippings from the grass catcher
from
below the
handle.
3.
Empty grass clippings
from
the
bag
with
the frame handle.
Operation
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