meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
4.Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
5.Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
6.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
7.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower.
8.Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.
9.Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and
replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
10.Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
11.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
12.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
13.ALWAYS
Your Responsibility
•Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
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AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
•REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
•DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15. MOW ACROSS NEVER UP AND DOWN. NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL . KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL, TRAILING SHIELD, DISCHARGE COVER, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
| 1 | 2 | Turn Key To | 3 | Push and Hold | 4 | Pull Blade Control | 5 | If Mower Does Not Start, Repeat |
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TO START | Prime |
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Engine |
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FOR SERVICE & REPAIR | Remove Spark |
| Turn Key To |
| Push and Hold |
| Pull Blade Control |
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TO | 1Plug Wire | 2 Run Position | 3Starter Button | 4 Bar to Handle | 5 | |||||
STARTER |
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WARNING STARTER
BLADE ROTATES WHEN
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