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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 4-1. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Drive Control Handle
The drive control handle is located on the underside
of the upper handle. Squeeze the drive control handle
against the upper handle to engage drive system.
Release the control handle to disengage the drive
system in order to stop, slow down, or backup.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The height adjuster determines the cutting height of the
mower. The adjuster is located above the left rear wheel,
refer to the Adjustment Section.
Mulch Plug
The mulch plug is used for mulching purpose. Instead of
collecting the grass clippings in the grass catcher, your
mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back
to the lawn. Make sure that the rear discharge door is
closed and the grass catcher is removed from unit while
mulching.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Speed Control
The speed control is located on the variable speed control
housing on the upper handle. This control is used to select
the forward speed of the mower. See Figure 4-1 inset.
IMPO
RTANT:
Move the speed control only when the
engine is running. Changing the speed control setting with
the engine off can damage the mower.
NOTE
: The speeds noted on the speed control are not
exact. Speed will vary depending on belt wear, cable wear,
and mowing conditions.
Electric Start Ignition Switch
The electric start ignition switch is located on the right
side of the variable speed control housing on the upper
handle. It is used only for the electric starter.
Before Starting
1. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual.
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.
WARNING
Figure 4-1
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
This blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive.
Never
fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Recoil Starter
Electric Start
Ignition Switch
Blade Control
Drive Control
Speed Control
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Mulch Plug
