SECTION 7: ‘CONTROLS
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes thus causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Starter | Blade Control Handle |
Rope |
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Grass | Gas Tank | |
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Catcher |
| Spark Plug |
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| Wire |
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Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Side Mulching
Plug
FIGURE 7
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown. Refer to engine manual for illustration.
Blade Control Handle
WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine and is used to regulate engine speed.
WARNING: The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine. Do not adjust the throttle control with the engine running.
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