OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2:
On cold starts, move the CHOKE CONTROL on the engine forward into “CHOKE" position. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
STEP 3:
Move THROTTLE CONTROL to the “RUN” position.
STEP 4:
While remaining on right side of unit, place foot on top of right wheel, hold handle bar and pull ROPE STARTER on engine in smooth, steady motion until engine starts. To prolong the life of the rope, guide the STARTER handle back to the engine rather than allowing it to snap back .
STEP 5:
Allow brief engine
STEP 6:
To stop the engine, pull the engine THROTTLE CONTROL to the rear to “STOP”.
HANDLE BAR ADJUSTMENT
Loosen knobs on each side of HANDLE BAR. Adjust HANDLE BAR “UP” or “DOWN” as desired. Retighten Knobs. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
TRANSPORTING TO SITE
To avoid damage to the machine, lawn or pavement, always move HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER to “TRANSPORT” position when moving from one location to another. Refer to Figure 4. Also, when transporting, the
machine is more easily steered when tilted backwards onto its rear wheels.
DETHATCHINGPROCEDURE
The DETHATCHER/SLICER SHOULD NOT BE PULLED BACKWARDS! If an area must be gone over again, turn the machine around.
NOTE
*Do not use this machine on wet or water soaked lawns. This will pull turf off the surface of the lawn, particularly in rough or bumpy areas.
*Before using your machine, inspect the lawn and remove all sticks, stones, wire and any foreign objects that are likely to damage the machine.
*Do not use machine in tall grass. You receive a better job when raking after a recent mowing.
*Do not let the DETHATCHER set in one spot without having the clutch disengaged. Failure to do this will cause the unit to dig up turf.
5