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Starting Operation

7-1 Retrofitting for mulching mower

WARNING:

Only with a stopped motor and

standstill cutter.
1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag.

(Fig. 16)

2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the

mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck.

(Fig. 17)

3. Lower the rear cover again.

7-2 Resetting for side-discharge mowing

Only when motor and cutting are at standstill!

1. Raise the rear cover and remove the grass catch bag.

(Fig. 16)

2. Push the mulching wedge into the deck. Lock the

mulching wedge with the button into the opening on
the deck.

(Fig. 17)

3. Lift sideward flap for side discharge.

(Fig. 18)

4. Mount the discharge guide for side discharge on the

support pin of the sideward flap.

(Fig. 18)

5. Lower the sideward flap on the discharge guide.

(Fig. 19)

7-3 Mowing with the grass catch bag

For mowing with the grass catch bag, remove the
mulching wedge and discharge guide for side discharge
and mount the grass catch bag.
1. Removing the mulching wedge.
- Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge.
- Removing the discharge guide for side discharge:

WARNING:

Only with a stopped motor and

standstill cutter.
2. Lift sideward flap and remove discharge guide.
- The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge

opening on the housing by mean of spring force.

- Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge

opening form grass rest and stuck dirt.

WARNING

: Only with a stopped motor and

standstill cutter.

8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8-1 BEFORE STARTING

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read
instructions carefully.

WARNING:

Petrol is highly flammable.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do
not smoke while refueling or handling fuel.

Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or
drain oil, remove fuel from tank.

WARNING:

Never fill fuel tank indoors, with

engine running or until the engine has been allowed to
cool for at least 15 minutes after running.

8-2 TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE

BLADE

1. The unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of

the spark plug, make certain the metal loop on the end
of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2. When starting cool engine, turn engine speed lever to

“

” position. When starting warm engine and

Operating, turn engine speed lever to “

” position.

(Fig. 20)

3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the stop control

handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown
in

Fig. 21

4. Grasp the starter handle as shown

Fig. 21

and pull it