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.
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.
BLADE
CONTROL
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
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.
2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
1.Move engine speed control past the “Fast” detent to the “Choke” position. See Figure 2.3.
IMPORTANT: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
BLADE
CONTROL
TO START
ENGINE
SPEEDTO STOP
CONTROL
SLOW
FAST
CHOK
FIGURE 2.3
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.
FUEL CAP
OIL
FILL/CHECK
FIGURE 2.2
FUEL
VALVE
CLOSE
OPEN
FIGURE 2.4
2.Make sure fuel valve is set to open position. See Figure 2.4.
3.Pull blade control against handle.
4.Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5.After engine starts, allow a brief
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