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Operation
Starting the Engine
1.
Firmly push in the
primer 3 times with your
thumb, holding the
primer in for a second
before releasing it each
time.
Note: If the air
temperature is below
55
°
F (13
°
C), firmly push
the primer in 5 times.
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2.
Hold the blade
control bar (A) against
the handle.
A
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3.
Start the engine using the recoil starter.
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4.
If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press
the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar.
Important: When you release the blade control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within 3
seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using your
mower immediately and contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
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Recycling the Clippings
Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it
and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing
the Side Discharge Chute on page 8) before
recycling the clippings.
Important: Ensure that
the rear discharge plug
is in place before you
recycle the clippings.
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