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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
Know Your Lawn Mower
Drive Control
Blade Control
Recoil
Starter 
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
Figure
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning label on the unit.
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera- tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control mecha- nism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of the upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the drive; release it to slow down or stop mower from propelling. See Figure
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1.Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this.
2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. See Engine manual for location of oil and gas fill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han- dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
