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.
BLADE
CONTROL
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
(Recoil Start Models)
1.Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
WHEEL DRIVE
ROPE START HANDLE
BLADE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1 | ENGINE SPEED |
| CONTROL |
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.
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.
CONTROL
IGNITION
KEY
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SHOWN IN FAST
FIGURE 2.3
2.Push primer bulb three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a hot engine.
3.Pull blade control against handle.
4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5.After engine starts, allow a brief
2.2.2.ENGINE & BLADE (Electric Start Models)
When the ignition key (Electric Start Switch) is turned to “START”, the engine will not crank and will not start unless the blade control is engaged!
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.
2. Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a hot engine.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Turn key to the start position until engine starts. See Figure 2.3.
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.
5.After engine starts, allow a brief
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