4.While holding the brake lever inward pull the recoil starter
(9)lightly until you feel resistance then pull quickly until the engine starts. Do not pull the cord with a jerk or release it until fully rewound.
5.Once the lawn mower has started and warmed up move the throttle lever to the Run position while continuing to hold the brake lever.
Stopping the engine
To stop the engine reduce the speed of the engine by pulling the throttle lever (3) towards the tortoise and release the brake lever (14). In an emergency just release the brake lever.
Cold Start
Run
Hot
Start
Mowing advice
1.It is recommended to use the fast throttle setting and keep the engine running at maximum speed. This will deliver the best cut. If the speed of the engine slows this could indicate the mower is being overloaded, by trying to cut to much grass. Try mowing a narrower strip, mowing slower or raise the cutting height.
2.Sharp blades cut cleanly and efficiently, if the blade is dull it will tear the grass. This will result in the ends turning brown. When the blades no longer cut cleanly either sharpen them or replace them.
3.To safely operate the mower ensure all four wheels are on the ground and be careful not to loose your footing or control of the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. Keep a firm grip on the handle bar at all times, always walk, never run with the mower.
4.For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too short. This can cause damage to the grass and allow weeds to develop.
5.Vary your cutting pattern from week to week, this will help to prevent matting and graining of the grass.
6.Before checking a clogged mower deck stop the engine completely and disconnect the spark plug lead and then tilt the mower so the air filter side is facing upwards.
Use a stick the clear any clogged material, never use your hands.
7.Mowing wet grass should be avoided. Wet grass will clog the mower deck and if it is slippery you may loose your footing.
8.Always mow across slopes not up and down them. Be extra careful if the grass is wet as this could cause you to slip and loose control of the mower.
9.If the ground is to dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust which may clog the air filter. In these conditions it is recommended to water your lawn the day before mowing.
10.Use the side of the mower as a guide to cut close to large objects such as a fence or a wall. Be careful when mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as sprinkler systems and paving, avoid anything that sticks up above the surface of the lawn.
11.Avoid mowing over loose stones, gravel and other landscaping material as this can be picked up by the mower and flung out causing serious personal injury.
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