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EngineControls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Stopping E ngine
Release blade control handle to stop the engine
and the blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the
post on the engine.
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER
Towards B etterMower Performance
1.
Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower's gas
5.
tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline
that is more than 30 days old.
6.
2.
Make sure to connect the mower's spark plug
wire before trying to start the engine.
3.
Add engine oil to the oil fill on the mower engine.
7.
Check the dipstick and add more if necessary.
Remember that the oil level has to touch the fill
line.
8.
4.
Locate the primer decal near the primer bulb on
the engine, and read its instruction. Using your
9.
thumb, press the primer bulb slowly as many
times as the decal advises.
Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to
start the engine.
Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle
setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;
then adjust to desired height for a closer cut.
To mulch insert the mulch plug/cover on the
mower.
Before storing the lawn mower for the winter,
use stabilizer-treated
fuel and run the tank dry.
Thirty days before start of the new season,
check the air filter, spark plug and blade on the
lawn mower, and replace if needed.
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WARNING:
Keep
hands
and feet away
from chute area on the cutting deck. 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 shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until ff is determine
which height is best for your lawn. See the adjustment
section for details.
GasandOilFill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your mower.
Read instructions carefully.
Neutral AdjustmentTest
To perform the neutral adjustment test answer the
following questions.
With the drive clutch control released, push mower
forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely?
Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the
mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock?
Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or
sharp bends?
If you answered "yes" to all three questions, your
mower passed the test and you can start your
mower.
If you answered "no" to any of the three questions,
you will have to adjust the drive clutch control as
instructed in the ADJUSTMENT SECTION.
ElectricStartUnitsOnly
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors
with
engine
running
or until the engine has
A"
been allowed
to cool
for at least two
minutes after running.
Before Starting YourMower
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
Check for proper drive clutch operation using the
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST.
WARNING:
The battery
contains
corro-
sive fluid and toxic material. Handle with
care. Keep away from children.
Do not
puncture disassemble, mutilate or inciner-
ate. Explosive
gasses could
be vented
during charging or discharging.
Use in a
well-ventilated
area away from sources of
ignition.
Charging
Instructions: Charge battery for approxi-
mately 16 hours before initial use; however, do not
charge longer than 20 hours.
IMPORTANT: Use only the battery charger supplied with
this mower.
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