Operating Instructions, PRE-START Check List

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up.

2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

WARNING

DO NOT start or operate this machine without installing the recycling plug or the entire grass catcher.

2.1.2.Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.

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

1.Move engine speed control past the “Fast” detent to the “Choke” position. See Figure 2.3.

IMPORTANT: Stop the engine (and blade) by releas- ing the blade control.

BLADE CONTROL

TO START

ENGINE

BLADE CONTROL

WHEEL DRIVE

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.

OIL

FILL/CHECK

SPEEDTO STOP

CONTROL

SLOW

FAST

FIGURE 2.3

2.Pull blade control against handle.

3.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.

4.After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

FUEL CAP

FIGURE 2.2