Operation - White Outdoor 54M Operator's Manual

4
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
This blade control
mechanism is a safety
device. Do not 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
Grass Bag
Mulching Plug
Chute Deflector
Figure 4-1: The major components on the mower.
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for operation,
it's important to become familiar with its controls.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle. De-
press and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate
the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety
device. Do not bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels must be
positioned at the same height to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start
the unit.
Choke Knob
Pull the choke knob to activate the choke on the engine.
Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is
warm or the air temperature is high.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Choke Knob
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used for mulching purpose. Instead
of collecting the grass clippings in the grass catcher, your
mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back
to the lawn. Make sure that the rear discharge door is
closed and the grass catcher is removed from unit while
mulching.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the engine section in this manual for engine
information.
1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
8
Gas Fill
Oil FIll
out of the box.
engine section of this manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
(one at each wheel)