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.
NOTE: For the location of the primer on your mower, refer to the engine manual shipped with your unit.
1.Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push, Figure
2.Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control handle against upper handle, Figure
3.Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke, Figure
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the 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 the mower
for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibra- tion of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
Operating Tips
•For best results, do not cut wet grass.
•New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
•For a healthier lawn, never cut more than
•Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
•Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
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.
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Figure 4-2: To start mower, prime the engine, squeeze blade control handle, and pull recoil starter.
Stopping Engine
1.Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.
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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