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Operating Your Lawn Mower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-
tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These
are described below and illustrated 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 the blade control 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.
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 uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handl e.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
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Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes.
This process recirculates the clippings back to the lawn.
Do not operate the mower if the mulching plug is not firmly
situated on 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 gasol ine as instructed in the
engine manual. See Engine manual for location of gas
and oil fill.
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 cigaret tes,
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 perform -
ing any adjustments or repairs on it.
WARNING
This blade control
mechanism 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.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Figure 4-1