WARNING
Make sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while
starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving
parts on engine and lawn mower.
FUEL and OIL
See the engine Operator's Manual for fuel and oil instructions.
TO START ENGINE
1. Push the primer three times. Do not prime to restart a warm engine.
2. Standing behind the mower, pull the blade control handle back against the
upper handle.
3. While holding the blade control against the upper handle, grasp the 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. Repeat
until engine starts. Let the rope rewind each time slowly (Figure 10).
WARNING
If you push the primer too many times, excessive fuel will flood the engine and it
will be difficult to start.
WARNING
Keep a firm grip on the starter cord handle to prevent rapid retraction of starter
cord (kickback). Rapid retraction can pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go, and result in broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Release the blade control to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING
Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the mower.
USING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage
lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
For a healthy lawn,always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass.
When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting
and a proper discharge of the clippings.
Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to underside of the deck and prevent proper
mulching of grass clippings.
New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher cutting height.
WARNING
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while
operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
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OPERATION
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage before restarting
and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indication of
damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired. Refer to the Engine
Manual.
Mulching
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and side discharge cover from the
mower. 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. Use the grass
catcher to bag clippings instead.
Side Discharging
Install the side discharge cover and remove the grass catcher as the instructions in
assembly section. Keep the rear discharge door closing so that the grass clippings
can be discharged from side.
Grass Collection
1. Grass clippings will be automatically collected in bag as you run mower. Operate
mower until grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make sure that the unit
has come to a complete stop.
3. Clean up the grass catcher when it is full. Lift discharge door and pull the grass
catcher up and away from the mower. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall
the catcher when complete.
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Figure 10
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