CONTROL LOCATIONS
BEFORE OPERATION
SMART DRIVETM
CONTROL (p. 7)
BUTTON
(p. 7)
RECOIL
STARTER
GRIP (p. 7)
HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
KNOB (2) (p. 5)
OIL FILLER
CAP (p. 11)
DISCHARGE
GUARD
SPARK PLUG
CAP
FRONT CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVERS (p. 6)
BLADE CONTROL
LEVER (p. 7)
THROTTLE LEVER (p. 7)
FUEL TANK CAP
(p. 13)
MUFFLER
MULCHING
PLUG (p. 5)
GRASS
BAG (p. 10)
REAR CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (p. 6)
FUEL VALVE (p. 6)
AIR CLEANER (p. 11)
CARBURETOR
Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury.
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of an emergency.
IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO?
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn mower to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the lawn mower.
BWARNING
Improperly maintaining this lawn mower, or failing to correct a problem before operation, could cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously injured.
Always perform a
Before beginning your
Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower
•Look around and underneath the lawn mower for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.
•Look for signs of damage.
•Check each control for proper operation.
•Check the blades for wear. Replace as necessary (page 9).
•Check that the blade bolts are tight (page 10).
•Check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tightened.
Check the Engine:
•Check the air cleaner (page 11) and oil level (page 11).
•Check the fuel level (page 12). Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA
For your safety and the safety of others, always inspect the area before operating the lawn mower.
Objects
Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and wire, and remove them from the lawn area.
People and Pets
People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects. Clear the area of pets and people, especially children. Their safety is your responsibility.
Lawn Conditions
Check the condition of the grass. Adjust your lawn mower ground speed and mowing swath accordingly.
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