Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 | 2.2 STARTING & OPERATION |
Make the following checks and perform the service | 2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE |
required before each | 1. Push primer button three times to start a cold |
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter | engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should |
and covers to make sure all are in place and | not be required to restart a warm engine. |
securely tightened. |
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2.1.2.Check blade control, wheel drive control, and
ground speed control to insure they work freely. See | PRIMER |
Figure 2.1. | BUTTON |
| (PUSH 3X) |
BLADE |
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CONTROL |
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GROUND SPEED |
|
CONTROL |
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WHEEL DRIVE | FIGURE 2.3 |
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CONTROL | Pull blade control against handle. See Figure |
2. | |
2.4. | |
3. | Start Mower: |
| Pull rope start handle to crank engine. See |
| Figure 2.4. |
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3.Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height. Refer to Section ‘Cutting Height Adjustment’.
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.
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 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.
SQUEEZE
BLADE
CONTROL
PULL ROPE
START
HANDLE
FIGURE 2.4
4.After engine starts, allow a brief
NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade control.
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