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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Use extreme care
Know Your Lawn Mower
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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. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera- tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated this page. 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 of the mower. Depress the blade control to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING:This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to 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 levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure 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.
Mulching Baffle (If so equipped)
The mulching baffle is used to recirculate grass clippings back to the lawn. Attach it as instructed on page 7 of this manual.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1.Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of the oil fill.
2.Service engine with gasoline as instructed in engine manual. See Figure 1 above for location of gas cap.
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.
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