TO CONVERT YOUR MOWER FROM A MULCHER TO A SIDE DISCHARGE MOWER
•Lift mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly. See fig- ure 6. Lower the mulching plug.
Mulching Plug
Side
Chute
Figure 6
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank in- doors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after run- ning.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire, make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. See fig- ure 7.
Metal |
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Loop |
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on Spark | Rubber Boot |
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Figure 7
•If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
•If your unit is equipped with a throttle con- trol, move throttle lever to the FAST position as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Blade Control
Handle
Starter
Handle
Figure 8
•Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Figure 8.
•Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt.
•After engine starts, move throttle control to desired speed (if so equipped). The mower is designed to operate at FULL throttle while mowing.
WARNING: THIS CONTROL MECH- ANISM IS A SAFETY DEVICE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO BYPASS ITS OPERATIONS.
NOTE: The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
TO STOP ENGINE
•Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
•Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equip- ment is unattended.
USING YOUR MULCHER (Optional)
WARNING: If you strike a foreign ob- ject, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and re- pair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibra- tion of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
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