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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
This blade control is a safety device. Do not bypass its operations.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control Handle
Recoil Starter 
Height
Adjustment
Lever (front
and rear)
Chute Deflector 
Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower. (Model 034D shown)
Now that you have assembled your lawn mower, it’s important to become aquainted with its controls and features.
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.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is attached to the upper handle. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels must be moved to the same height to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit, depress blade control, 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.
WARNING: 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.
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