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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower
for operation, get acquainted with its controls
and features. These are described below and
illustrated this page. This knowledge will allow
you to use your new equipment to its fullest
potential.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is attached to the
upper handle of the mower. Depress the blade
control handle to operate the unit. Release it to
stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control
mechanism is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Throttle Control
Your engine is equipped with a constant speed
throttle, which is set at full throttle for best
performance.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the
carburetor. Use it to start a cold engine, but
do not use it to restart a warm engine after a
short shutdown.
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Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel
and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four
levers have to be at the same relative position to
ensure uniform cut.
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.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching
purposes. This process recirculates the clip-
pings back to the lawn. Do not operate the
mower if the mulching plug is not firmly situated
on the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of oil
fill.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual. See
Figure 1 above for location of gas cap.
WARNING: 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. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
WARNING
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.
Figure 1
Blade Control Handle
Recoil
Starter
Height
Adjustment
Lever (front
and rear)
Mulch Plug
Chute Deflector
