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.
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 
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
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5.The battery should be removed from its carton and filled with electrolyte. Refer to Section “BATTERY SERVICE” for battery preparation.
2.1.6.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.
2.1.7.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 |
TO START | CONTROL |
| TO STOP |
SLOW
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL 
FAST
CHOKE (KAWASAKI)
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
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