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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Recoil Starter 
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers (front 
and rear)
Mulch Plug 
Side Discharge Chute
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flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera- tion, read this section to become acquainted with its controls and features. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety device. Do not bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels must be at the same position to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Mulch Plug
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called mulching.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the mower and emptied before any further mowing.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1.Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine owner’s manual for this.
2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine owner’s manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extin- guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
