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.
1A. Fixed engine speed models go to Step 2.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
ENGINE SPEED
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.
ROPE START HANDLE
BLADE
CONTROL
IGNITION
KEY
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SHOWN IN FAST POSITION, FIGURE 2.1)
FIGURE 2.3
FUEL |
CAP |
OIL DIPSTICK
2.Push primer bulb three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a hot engine. See Figure 2.4.
3.Pull blade control against handle.
4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5.After engine starts, allow a brief
PRIMER
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.
FIGURE 2.4
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