Use and Care Manual
o For very heavy cutting, decrease the width
of
the cut by making
an
overlap
of
the cut path
and
cutting slowly.
o Cut in different directions each time
to
prevent stripes
in
the
lawn.
o Regularly hose the grass catcher with water
and
let
dry
before
use.
Pores in cloth grass catchers
can
become filled
with
dirt
and
dust
with
operation. The grass catcher will then collect
less
grass.
o The side discharging mode
of
your product
is
the best cutting
mode. If you
try
to
cut a large quantity
of
grass
and
the product
does not operate correctly,
or
has
decreased operation time,
change the product
to
side discharging mode
for
better
performance
and
operation time.
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.
17 I
Operation
SIDE
DISCHARGE
MODE
Open the mulch cover
and
install the side discharge deflector.
(See
Figure9)
Figure9
STOPPING
THE
MACHINE
Release
the engine start/stop control lever
to
stop the engine
and
blade.
(See
Figure
10)
A
WARNING
Wait for
the
blade to stop
completely
before
performing
any
work
on
the
mower.
Figure
10