NOTE: The safety key must be in the run position to start the mower for both systems, either the self starter or recoil starter.
Start Control Button
The start control button is located on the upper left side of the handle. See Figure 6. The start control button must be depressed fully while pulling the blade control handle toward upper handle for the engine to start. The
starter control button will automatically return to the off/ up position once the blade control handle is released.
NOTE: The starter button must be depressed to start the engine with either the self starter or recoil starting system.
SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge area on and from under the cutting deck. See safety labels on page 5.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See Cutting Height Adjustment section.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Before Starting
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If equipped with a rubber boot, 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.
First Time Starting Engine
NOTE: Use recoil starter rope to start engine for the very first time. The mower is shipped with the safety key in the locked position and the self starter in the de- energized mode, follow instructions as follows.
1.Place lawn mower on a level surface outdoors.
2.Remove clear plastic packaging under fuel cap.
3.Check oil level.
4.Add fuel.
5.Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn.
6.Push spark plug wire firmly on spark plug.
7.Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position.
8.Firmly push primer bulb 3 times.
9.While standing in the operating position, depress the starter control button fully with the thumb of your right hand.
10.Using your left hand, pull the control handle all the way toward the upper handle. See Figure 7.
11.Release the button.
12.Grasp the recoil rope starter handle with your right hand and slowly pull towards you until you feel a slight resistance, then pull firmly until your arm is fully extended.
13.If engine does not start by the second pull, repeat steps 8, 9, 10,11 and 12.
Second Time Starting Engine
NOTE: Follow these instructions if the self starter is already in the energized mode.
WARNING: NEVER assume starter is in the
Blade Control | Starter Control |
Button | |
Handle |
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Figure 7
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