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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Use extreme care when handling
Know Your Lawn Mower
| Blade Control |
| Drive Control |
Recoil |
|
Starter |
|
| Height Adjustment Lever |
Grass Bag | Oil Fill |
| |
| Gasoline Fill |
Figure 8
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.
Keep hands and feet
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea- tures. These are described below and illustrated on 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 and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control mecha- nism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the Adjustment Section on page 7.
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.
Gas and Oil
1.Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Figure 8 above for location of the oil fill.
2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. See Figure 8 above for location of gas fill.
away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the upper handle. Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive system. Release it to disengage the drive system. Release the drive control to slow down when ap- proaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping. See Figure 8.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han- dling 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.
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