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.
RECYCLING MODEL SHOWN (ROPE START MOUNTED ON RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE)
BLADE
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.
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.
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)
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.
CATCHER MODEL SHOWN (ROPE START MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE)
BLADE
CONTROL 
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SHOWN IN “FAST”
POSITION)
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
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