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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its 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.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Drive Control
Blade Control
Drive
Control 
Lever
Height Adjustment Lever
Recoil Starter 
Grass Bag 
Gasoline Fill
| Oil Fill |
Figure | |
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for | Cutting Height Adjustment Lever |
operation, read this section to become acquainted | The cutting height adjustment lever is located above |
with its controls and features. This knowledge will | the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer |
allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest | to the Adjustment Section. |
potential. |
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Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety device. Do not bypass its operations.
Drive Control Lever
The drive control is located on the upper handle. Squeeze the drive control lever to engage the drive system. Release it to disengage the drive system. To slow down when approaching an obstacle, mak- ing a turn, or stopping, release the lever.
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. See Figure
2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. See Figure
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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