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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.
Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjust-
ments. Save this manual for future reference.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Our rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute
and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
WARNING:
The blade turns when the engine is running.
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR –
must be
held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to
stop the engine.
DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS –
used to engage power-
propelled forward motion lawn mower.
HOUSING
GRASS
CATCHER
STARTER HANDLE –
used for starting the engine.
MULCHER DOOR –
allows conversion to discharge or
bagging operation.
OPERATOR PRESENCE CON TROL BAR
STARTER
HANDLE
EN GINE OIL CAP
WITH DIPSTICK
HANDLE KNOBS
GAS O LINE FILL ER CAP
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand
their meaning.
MULCHER DOOR
OPERATION
DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS
MUFFLER
WHEEL HEIGHT
ADJUSTER (ON
EACH WHEEL)
AIR FILTER
SPARK PLUG
NOTE:
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
IMPORTANT:
This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE