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Befamiliarwithall the controlsandtheirproperoperation,Know howto stopthe machineanddisengagethe controls,
The operationof any lawnmowercan resultinforeignobiectsbeing thrownintothe eyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely,Always wearsafetyglasseswhileoperatingthe mower,orwhileperforming any adiustmentsor repairson it,
Be surenooneotherthan the operatoris standingnearthe lawn mowerwhilestartingengineoroperatingmower,Neverrunengine indoorsor inenclosed,poorlyventilatedareas,Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas,Keephands,
feet, hairand looseclothingawayfromany movingpartson engine and lawnmower,
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER
IMPORTANT:When operatingthe mowerwiththe cuttingdeck engaged,becertainthatthe throttle/ chokecontrolleveris alwaysinthe fast position,
Thisleveris usedto adiustenginespeeds,to apply the enginechoke,andto stopthe engine,Always runengineat fast speedsettingfor bestmower performance,
Choke:Usewhenstartinga coldengine
Fast:Useduringmoweroperation,
Slow:Usewhen idlingengine,
Stop:Stopsthe engine,
DECK HEIGHT LEVER
Usethis leverto adiustthecutting height,To use,move the leverto the left, thenplacethe leverin the notchbest suitedforyour application,
GAS CAP
Removethe gas capto addfuel to the fueltank, Useclean,fresh,regularunleadedgasolinewitha minimumof 85 octane,
Turnthe engineoff andlet the enginecoolat bast two minutes beforeremovingthe gas cap,
Choke | Fast | Slow/Idle | Engine Off |
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