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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
WARNING
DO NOT start or operate this machine without
installing the recycling plug or the entire grass
catcher.
2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control to
insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
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 2.2B.
FIGURE 2.2A
FIGURE 2.2B
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 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.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
(Recoil Start)
1. After first completing Pre- start checklist, turn f uel
valve to “On” position. See Figure 2.2A.
2. Move engine speed control to the “CHOKE”
position. See Figure 2.3.
IMPORTANT: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing
the blade control.
FIGURE 2.3
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, move engine speed control to
the “FAST” (Rabbit) position and allow a brief
warm-up until engine runs smooth.
FUEL VALVE
FUEL
CAP
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
BLADE CONTROL
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
GROUND
SPEED
CONTROL
ROPE START
HANDLE
BLADE
CONTROL
TO START
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
IDLE
CHOKE
FAST
OIL
FILL/CHECK
FUEL
CAP