| Blade Control |
| Handle |
| Drive Control |
| Handle |
| Mulching |
| Plug |
| Discharge |
| Chute |
Recoil |
|
Starter | Cutting Height |
| Adjustment |
| Lever |
Mulching |
|
Plug |
|
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 Levers
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 a uniform cut. See Figure 8.
Drive Control Handle
The drive control handle is located on the upper handle. Squeeze the drive control handle against the upper handle to engage drive system. Release the control handle to disengage the drive system in order to stop, slow down, or backup. See Figure 8.
Stopping Engine
•Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
•Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Towards Better Mower Performance
1.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.
2.Make sure to connect the mower’s spark plug wire before trying to start the engine.
3.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.
4.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.
5.Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to start the engine.
6.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.
7.To mulch insert the mulch plug/cover on the mower.
8.Before storing the lawn mower for the winter, use
9.Thirty days before start of the new season, check the air filter, spark plug and blade on the lawn mower, and replace if needed.
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.
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.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
Before Starting Your Mower
•Check for proper clutch operation by performing the following procedure before starting the engine.
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