Starting Engine, Stopping Engine, Using as Mulcher

WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown

into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Starting Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated	�
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an	�
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.

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Operating

Your Lawn

Mower

1.Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push, Figure 4-2. In temperature around 55°F or below, prime five times. Do not prime to restart a warm engine.

2.Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control against upper handle, Figure 4-2.

3.Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continu- ous, full arm stroke, Figure 4-2. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.

Stopping Engine

1.Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.

2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.

WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop com- pletely before performing any work on the

mower.

Figure 4-2: The steps involved in starting the engine.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark

plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.

1.Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to propel mower.

•For best results, do not cut wet grass.

•For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one- third of the total length of the grass.

Using as Mulcher

For mulching grass, install mulch plug following the instructions in the Setup section.

•For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.

•New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.

•If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not recommended.

WARNING

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower,

or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.