TO START ENGINE
1.
Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrolhandle
againstupperhandle.See Figure12.
2.
Holdingthese two handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoilstarter
handleand pull ropeslowlyuntil resistance is felt, then pull with a
rapid,continuous, f ull arm stroke.See Figure12.Keepinga firm
grip on the startercord handle,let the rope rewindslowly.Repeat
untilenginecranks. Letthe rope rewindeachtime slowly.
Rapidretractionof startercord (kickback)will pull handand arm
towardengine fasterthan youcan let go. Brokenbones,fractures,
bruisesor sprainscould result.
NOTE:If engine floods,wait a few minutesto restart,butdo not prime.
TO STOP ENGINE
1.
Releasebladecontrolto stop the engineand blade.
Waitfor the bladeto stopcompletelybeforeperforminganywork on
the moweror to removethe grass catcher.
USING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Be sure lawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire, or otherobjectswhich
coulddamagelawnmoweror engine.Suchobjectscouldbe accidently
thrownby themowerin anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjury
to the operatorand others.
Theoperationof any lawnmowercan result in foreignobjectsbeing
thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely. A lways
wearsafetyglasseswhileoperatingthe mower,or whileperforming
anyadjustmentsor repairson it.
Figure12
USING AS MULCHER
Formulchinggrass,removethe sidedischargechute fromthe mower.
Foreffectivemulching,do not cut wet grass.If thegrass has beenal-
lowedto growin excessof fourinches,mulchingis not recommended.
Usethe grasscatcherto bag clippingsinstead.
If you strikea foreignobject, stopthe engine.Disconnectthe spark
plug wire,thoroughlyinspectmowerfor anydamage,and repair
damagebeforerestartingand operating.Extensivevibrationof mower
duringoperationis an indicationof damage.Theunit shouldbe
promptlyinspectedand repaired.
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