SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 14 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Discharge
Chute
Figure 14
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. See Figure 14.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade control handle to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Stopping Engine
•Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
•Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolt on the engine.
WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, again refer to the Safety Section in this manual. Always be careful.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
These levers are located on each front wheel and are used to adjust the cutting height. Both levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
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