Blade Control
Handle
Mulching
PlugDischarge
Chute
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Mulching
Baffle
Discharge
Chute
Figure 8
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. See Figure 8.
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 an uniform cut.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine.
Stopping Engine
•Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Towards Better Mower Performance
13.Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower’s gas tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 days old.
14.Always use a fuel stabilizer. It will double the life of the gasoline used.
15.Make sure to connect the mower’s spark plug wire before trying to start the engine.
16.Add engine oil to the oil fill on the mower engine. Check the dipstick and add more if necessary. Remember that the oil level has to touch the fill line.
17.Locate the primer decal near the primer bulb on the engine, and read its instruction. Using your thumb, press the primer bulb slowly as many times as the decal advises.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from chute area on the cutting deck. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
18.Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to start the engine.
19.Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle setting and mow a single pass on your lawn; then adjust to desired height for a closer cut.
20.To mulch insert the mulch plug/cover on the mower.
21.In heavy growing season, it may be necessary to mow lawn twice weekly. Clumps of grass clippings left behind on the lawn usually means that the grass is too high to mulch.
22.Before storing the lawn mower for the winter, use
23.Thirty days before start of the new season, check the air filter, spark plug and blade on the lawn mower, and replace if needed.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best results raise the cutting position until it is determine which height is best for your lawn. See the Adjustment Section for details.
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