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Section 2 - OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1.
Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2.1.2.
Check blade control and wheel drive control to
insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
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RECYCLING
MODEL SHOWN
(ROPE START MOUNTED
ON
RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE)
2.1.6.
Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
2.2
STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1.
ENGINE & BLADE
(Primer Models)
1. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
NOTE:
Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing
the
blade control.
CATCHER MODEL SHOWN
(ROPE START MOUNTED
ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE)
A
J
CONTROL
WHEEL DRIVE
BLADE
--
CONTROL
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.1
WHEEL
DRIVE
2.1.3.
Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
CONTROL
2.1.4.
Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
ENGINESPEEDCONTROL
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner's
(SHOWNIN FAST
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
POSITION)
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FIGURE 2.3
2. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine.
NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine.
3. Pull blade control against handle.
4. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
5. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened
after refueling.
Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
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