Before Starting Mower
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower.
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING: Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
•Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push. In cold weather around 55o F or below, prime five times. Do not prime to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
•Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches the start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.
Using Your Lawn Mower
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 vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
IMPORTANT: 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.
1.For best results, do not cut wet grass.
2.New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
3.For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one- third of the total length of the grass.
4.Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
Mulching
1.For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
2.Adjust ground speed according to the condition of the lawn.
NOTE: If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4”, mulching is not recommended. Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass height to
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Cutting Height
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing adjustments.
Each wheel has a height adjustment lever. When this lever is moved from one slot to another, the height of cut will be changed.
•Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and slide the lever assembly to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Figure 9.
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping of the grass.
Height Adjustment
Lever
Figure 9
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