Know Your Lawn Mower
4 | Blade Control |
Drive Control | |
Operating |
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Your Lawn | Recoil Starter |
Mower |
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Cutting
Height
Adjustment
Levers
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
Mulching Plug
Figure
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
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera- tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on 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 and squeeze it against the upper 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 a uniform cut.
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
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. See Engine manual for location of oil and gas fill.
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning label on the unit.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of the upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the drive; release it to slow down or stop mower from propelling. See Figure 1.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in the grass catcher, your mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. Make sure that the rear discharge door is closed and the grass catcher is removed from unit while mulching.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han- dling 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.
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 performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
