Operation
Starting the Engine
1. Firmly push in
the primer 3 times
with your thumb,
holding the primer
in for a second
before releasing it
each time.
Note: If the air
temperature is
°
°
below 55
F (13
C),
firmly push the
primer in 5 times.
2. Hold the blade
control bar (A)
against the handle.
3. Pull the recoil
starter.
4. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press
the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
Note: If the mower still does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
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Stopping the Engine
Release the blade control bar.
Important: When you release the blade control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within
3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using
your mower immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Recycling the Clippings
Your mower comes from the factory ready to recycle
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it
and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing
the Side Discharge Chute on page 9) before
recycling the clippings.
Important: Ensure that
the rear discharge plug
is in place before you
recycle the clippings.
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