Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service required before each
2.1.1.Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.2.Check blade control and wheel drive control to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
BLADE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired
height.
2.1.4.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
FULL MARK
(DO NOT OVER FILL)
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5.Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine Owners Manual for fuel specifications.
2.1.6.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.
2.2STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE & BLADE
IMPORTANT! SELECT GROUND SPEED BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. REFER TO SECTION, “PROPELLING MOWER”.
1.Turn fuel valve to on. See Figure 1.1. Move engine speed control to the “choke” position. The choke should not be required to restart a hot engine. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
CONTROL SYMBOLS
“CHOKE”
“FAST”
“SLOW”
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
CHOKE
FIGURE 2.3
2.Pull blade control against handle.
3.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
4.After engine starts, move engine speed control away from the choke position to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.
5.Allow a brief
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