SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Blade Control Handle
Upper Handle
Recoil Starter
Lower Handle
Grass Catcher
Spark Plug
Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 9
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 the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass it.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and is used to start the engine.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
These levers are located on each wheel and they are used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
•Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank (1) indoors,
(2)with engine running, or (3) until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
Before Starting
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If the mower is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire, ensure that the metal cap at the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the spark plug’s metal tip.
To Start Engine & Engage Blade
•Prime engine as instructed in the engine manual.
•Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat till the engine starts.
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