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.

BLADE

CONTROL

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) (Recoil Start)

1.Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.

IMPORTANT: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.

BLADE

CONTROL

TO START

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

FUEL CAP

ENGINE

SPEEDTO STOP

CONTROL

SLOW

FAST

PRIMER

BUTTON

FIGURE 2.3

2.Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start warm engine.

3.Pull blade control against handle.

4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.

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

FIGURE 2.2