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 and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
CHECK
CHECKWHEEL
BLADEDRIVE
CONTROL CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
2.1.4.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
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
(Primer Models)
(Push & Non Commercial Self-Propelled)
1.Primer models do not have an adjustable engine speed control. The engine speed is fixed in the “Fast” position and can not be changed.
2.Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start warm engine. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
FOR ENGINES
EQUIPPED
WITH PRIMER
BULB
PUSH PRIMER
THREE TIMES
TO START COLD
ENGINE
FIGURE 2.3
3.Pull blade control against handle.
4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5.After engine starts, allow a brief
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5.Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for specifications.
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