•Disengage the engine brake and drive clutch before starting the engine.
•Start the engine in accordance with the instructions and with feet well away from the cutter blade.
•Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
•Do not change the engine settings. If adjustments are necessary, contact your dealer.
•The safety deflector flap must be in the down position if the mower is used without the grass collection bag in place.
•Operate the machine at a comfortable walking pace, never run behind the mower.
•Avoid operating the machine on wet grass whenever possible.
•Take care when working on slopes. Mow across the slope, never up and down, and exercise caution when changing direction. Do not use the mower on slopes of more than 20 degrees.
•Exercise extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower towards you.
•Stop the cutter blade when emptying the grass collector, when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the work area.
•Never pick up or carry the mower when the engine is running.
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
•To reduce the risk of fire, keep the mower and petrol storage areas free of grass, leaves and grease.
•Check the mower and grass collector regularly to ensure the machine is in a safe working condition. Replace any worn or defective parts. Only use genuine replacement parts.
•Store the mower in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children and well away from any fire hazard.
•Allow the engine to cool before storage. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
KNOW YOUR MOWER
Clutch Lever -
Lower
Pull Cord
Guide
Grass Collector 
Handle Securing
Knob
Height Adjuster
Operator Presence
Control (OPC)
Lever - Upper
Throttle Control
Deflector Flap
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick
(located at rear of engine)
Engine
Spark Plug
Fuel Filler Cap
Cutter Deck