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2.
Turn safety key 1/4 turn counterclockwise
to LOCK
position. Remove key and store in a safe place.
To De-Energize SmartTouch Starter
•
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
•
Turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn
clockwise).
•
While standing in the operating position, depress
the starter control button fully with your right thumb.
•
Using your left hand, pull the control handle all the
way toward the upper handle. (Release button and
wait until blade and starter stop rotating).
•
Release safety blade control handle (the start
control button will automatically
return to OFF/UP ).
•
Remove safety key.
NOTE: Engine will crank upon actuating
equipment
starting controls, but will not spark if spark plug wire
was removed from spark plug as described
above.
Once
engine
has stopped
cranking,
Smart
Touch
starter is de-energized.
WARNING:
To operate the Smart Touch
Starting system, follow the safety instructions
listed below. Remember that any breach of
these instructions may result in amputation or
severe laceration.
Maintaining Safetyin Operation
•
Always disconnect spark plug, de-energize starter,
lock and remove safety key before performing any
service to the engine or mower.
•
Do not attempt any maintenance or repairs to the
Smart Touch starter.
•
Never assume starter is de-energize, even if key is
in lock and remove position and/or removed from
engine.
•
Always de-energize Smart Touch starter
a.
before removing grass or other debris from
under mower deck;
b.
before changing oit, air fitter or spark plug;
c.
before removing blade for servicing;
d.
before performing any other service to
engine or mower; and
e.
before transporting mower.
•
Always lock and remove safety key and store in a
safe place until next use. The safety key is
designed and intended to be removed from engine
when not in use. The safety key must be in the
locked position before it can be removed.
Using YourLawnMower
•
Do not operate the mower without any one of the
mulching baffle, discharge chute or grass catcher
properly installed.
•
For best results, do not cut wet grass. It may stick to
the underside of the mower, preventing proper
discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you
to slip and fall. New grass or thick grass may
require a narrower cut.
•
For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less
of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be
trimmed in fall as long as there is growth.
IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever only when the engine
is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the
engine off can cause damage to the mower.
WARNING:
If the mower strikes a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove spark plug
wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect
for any damage. Repair the damage promptly
before restarting and operating the mower.
WARNING:
Be sure that the 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.
Mulching
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. New or
thick grass may require a narrower cut. If the grass has
grown in excess of 4", mulching is not recommended.
Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass
height to 3.25" maximum before mulching.
Bagging GrassClippings
You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings
while you are operating the mower.
•
Attach grass catcher following instructions on page
8 of this manual. Grass clippings will automatically
collect in the bag as you run the mower.
•
Operate the mower till the grass bag is full.
•
Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to
a complete stop.
•
While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle
and the lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up
off the adapter. The chute door will move the rope
out of the way of the bag.
•
Continue to hold the lower handle and raise the
rear of the grass bag up toward your chest. The
grass bag will open and the grass clippings will
disperse.
•
When replacing the grass bag, be sure the top of
the bag rests on the wire support between the
handles.
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