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5
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
This blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
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.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge
Chute
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 5-1. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
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 Plug
The mulching plug is used to recirculate grass clippings
back to the lawn. Attach it as instructed on page 9 of this
manual.
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.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Mulch Plug
Figure 5-1
Before Starting
1. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
10
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
(one at each
wheel)
in the separate engine manual.
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark
plug wire, 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.
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the
lawn mower while starting engine or
operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
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