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Operation
Starting Engine
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3.
WARNING:
Be sure no one other than the operator
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
When starting the engine for the first time, push primer (if
equipped) five times. For all future starts, push the primer
three times. Wait about two seconds between each push.
See Fig. 5-1. Do not prime to restart a warm engine.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle.
Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke. See Figure 5-1. Keeping a firm grip on the
starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.
Stopping Engine
1.
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
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WARNING:
Wait for the blade to stop completely
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the mulching baffle (if equipped).
UsingYourlawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage
lawn mower or engine. Such objects could
be accidently
thrown
by the mower in any direction
and cause
serious personal
injury to the operator
and others.
Figure 5-1
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.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign
object,
stop the
engine.
Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly
inspect
mower for any damage,
and
repair damage
before restarting
and operating.
Extensive vibration
of mower during
operation
is an
indication
of damage. The unit should
be promptly
inspected
and repaired.
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