Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service required before each
2.1.1.Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.2.Check blade control, wheel drive control, and engine speed control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
BLADE
CONTROL
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height. Refer to Section “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.
2.1.4.Check engine oil and add as needed to bring level up to ‘full’ mark on dipstick. See Figure 2.2. (Briggs 6.5hp engine shown, fuel and oil fill locations may vary with engine.) Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.
2.1.5.Add fuel to tank. See Figure 2.2. Fuel mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications.
OIL FILL/
DIPSTICK
2.1.6.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.
2.2STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1.ENGINE & BLADE (Briggs Engine)
1.Move engine speed control to “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.4 and “FAMILIARIZATION”.
2.Push primer bulb three times to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a hot engine.
PRIMER 
FIGURE 2.3
3.Pull blade control against handle.
4.Recoil Start: Pull rope start handle to crank engine. Electric Start: Turn ignition key to ‘Start’. (NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key and attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.)
BLADE
CONTROL
IGNITION
KEY
FUEL |
FILL |
ENGINE SPEED
ROPE STARTCONTROL HANDLE
FIGURE 2.4
5.After engine starts, reduce engine speed and
allow a brief
FIGURE 2.2NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
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