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. (Kawasaki 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
FUEL |
FILL |
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
1.Make sure fuel valve on engine is open. See Figure 2.3 (Kawasaki engines) or Figure 2.3a (Honda engines).
FUEL
VALVE
CLOSE
OPEN
FIGURE 2.3
FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE
SHOWN IN THE “ON”
POSITION
FIGURE 2.3a
2.Move engine speed control past “Fast” detent to “Choke” position. See Figure 2.4 and
“FAMILIARIZATION”.
3.Pull blade control against handle.
4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
FIGURE 2.2
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