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.
BLADE
CONTROL
2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Primer Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.
IMPORTANT: Certain models do not have a separate engine speed control. These models have a fixed
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1 | ENGINE SPEED |
CONTROL |
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.
ROPE START
HANDLEBLADE
CONTROL
IGNITION
KEY
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SHOWN IN FAST POSITION)
FIGURE 2.3
2.Push primer button three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: The primer should not be required to restart a warm engine. See Figure 2.4
3.Pull blade control against handle.
4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5.After engine starts, allow a brief
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.
PRIMER
FIGURE 2.4
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