Operation
Starting Engine
WARNING:
Be 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.
1.
Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the
upper handle. See Fig. 5-1.
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.
2.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade
control against upper handle.
3.
Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and
start the engine. Repeat if necessary. See Fig.5-1.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against
the rope guide.
4.
When engine warms up, push in the choke knob.
Stopping Engine
1.
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
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WARNING:
Wait for the blade to stop completely
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the grass catcher.
UsingYourlawn 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.
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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.
Figure S-1
UsingGrass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings
while you are
operating
the mower.
1.
Attach grass catcher following
instructions
in the
"Assembly
& Set-Up" section. Grass clippings
will
automatically
collect in bag as you run mower. Operate
mower till 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.
Lift discharge
door and pull grass bag up and away from
the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass
clippings
and reinstall the bag when complete.
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ARNING:
If you strike a foreign
object,
stop the
engine.
Remove wire from the spark plug,
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.