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WARNING
The bladecontrolisa
safetydevice.Never
attemptto bypassits
operations.
Useextremecarewhen
; handlinggasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Neverfuel the machine
i indoors or while the
; engineis hotor running.
Exhngwsh c_garettes,
cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the cutting
deck. Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
DriveControl
BladeConlrol
Drive
Control
Lever
RecoilStarter =--_
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Figure4-1:The majorparts on the lawnmower.
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for
operation, read this section to become acquainted
with its controls and features. This knowledge will
allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest
potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle
to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
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ARNING:Thisblade controlis a safety
device.Do not bypass its operations.
Drive Control
Lever
The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control lever to engage the drive
system. Release it to disengage the drive system.
To slow down when approaching an obstacle, mak-
ing a turn, or stopping, release the lever.
Cutting
Height Adjustment
Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer
to the Adjustment Section.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-lip
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 4-1 for location of the oil
fill.
2. Servicethe enginewith gasolineas instructedin the
enginemanual.See Figure4-1 for locationof gasfill.
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WARNING: Use extremecarewhen
handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely
flammable and the vaporsare explosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engineis hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars,pipes, and other sourcesof ignition.
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