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, wheel drive control, and engine speed control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
BLADE
CONTROL
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SPEED
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
1.Move engine speed control to “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.4 and “FAMILIARIZATION”.
2.Push primer bulb three times to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a hot engine.
PRIMER 
FIGURE 2.3
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height. Refer to Section “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.
2.1.4.Check engine oil and add as needed to bring level up to ‘full’ mark on dipstick. See Figure 2.2. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications.
2.1.5.Add fuel to tank. See Figure 2.2. Fuel mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications.
OIL FILL/
DIPSTICK
FUEL |
FILL |
FIGURE 2.2
3.Pull blade control against handle.
4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
BLADE
CONTROL
ROPE
START
HANDLEENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.4
5.After engine starts, reduce engine speed and allow a brief
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
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