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SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER
K ow your lawnmower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for
operation, get aquainted with its controls and
features. These are described below and
illustrated in Figure 6. This knowledge will allow
you to use your new equipment to its fullest
potential.
BladeControlHandle
The blade control handle is attached to the upper
handle of the mower. Depress the blade control
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
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WARNING:
This blade control
mechanism is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operations.
Cutting HeightAdjustmentLevers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel
and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four
levers have to be at the same relative position to
ensure uniform cut.
Blade Control Handle
Handle
Recoil Starter
Rope
Hei
Lever
Gas Cap
Chute
Mulf;;ing
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Oil Fill
Height Adj.
Lever
RecoilStarter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
Figure 6
starter rope to start the unit.
MulchingBaffle
The mulching baffle is used to recirculate grass clippings back to the lawn. Attach it as instructed on page 7 of this
manual.
Chute Deflector/DischargeChute
This chute discharges grass clippings beside each cutting lap. In tall grass, use this chute first to cut, and then use
the mulching baffle to mulch.
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Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Figure 6 above for location of oil fill.
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Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. See Figure 6 above for location of gas cap.
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ARNING"
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.
Before
Starll_i_g
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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the
rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
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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.
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