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.
BLADE
CONTROL
WHEEL DRIVE
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.
2.2STARTING & OPERATION 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE (Primer Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the “Fast” (Rabbit) position. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: Certain models are not equipped with an engine speed control and require no speed adjustment prior to starting. Proceed to next step. Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the blade control.
BLADE
CONTROL
ROPE
START
HANDLE
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL – SHOWN IN “FAST” POSITION
FIGURE 2.3
2.Push primer bulb three times to start a cold engine. NOTE: Primer should not be required to restart a warm engine. 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
ENGINE PRIMER
FIGURE 2.2
FIGURE 2.4
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.
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