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WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
damage your eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or
while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting engine or operat-
ing 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.
Note: Refer to Engine Manual for help with engine-
related operations.
1. Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push. See Figure 4-2. In temperature
around 55°F or below, prime five times. Do not prime
to restart a warm engine.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade
control handle against upper handle.
3. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp
recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 4-2. Keeping
a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind
slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope
rewind each time slowly.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release blade control handle to stop the engine and
the blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage the lawn mower or the
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and operat-
ing the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.
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Figure 4-2
Operating Tips
• For best results, do not cut wet grass.
• New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a
narrower cut.
• For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass.
• Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is
growth.
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
• Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
• If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4
inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using
the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4
inches or less before mulching.
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Operating
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Your Lawn
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Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the
lawn mower while
starting engine or
operating mower.
Never run engine in-
doors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odor-
less and deadly gas.
Keep hands, feet, hair
and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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