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TO START ENGINE
1. Check fuel supply and oil level.
2. Put in neutral gear.
3. Move throttle to START or choke position.
ELECTRIC START MODELS
Insert key in switch and turn to start. As soon as engine starts release key. Do not keep on 'start' for
more than 10 seconds.
(Electric start models are equipped with a recoil starter for an alternate way of starting.)
Note: Starter will operate but engine will not start unless in neutral gear.
RECOIL START MODELS
Grasp starter cord handle and pull slowly but fi rmly. When engine starts, move throttle lever to SLOW
position. Partial choking may be necessary until engine warms up.
!!!! TO STOP ENGINE!!!
ELECTRIC START: Move throttle control lever to STOP. Turn off and remove key.
RECOIL START: Move throttle control lever to STOP.
OPERATION
Begin mowing on a level area in fi rst or low gear. As you get the 'feel of the unit', you can adjust to a
proper speed for your lawn.
Overlap each cut. For best results, run wheel of mower along uncut grass.
Make fi rst pass with left wheel close to fl ower bed walls or foundations so that clippings will be blown
in the opposite direction from these. Follow this practice when mowing around trees or other plant-
ings.
Operate across slopes, not up and down.
Avoid sudden starts and stops on slopes.
Be especially careful when changing directions on a slope.
Do not operate mower on slopes exceeding 15 degrees (27% grade).
Cutting height will vary with different types of grass and individual preference. Generally, grass should
be cut 1-1/2" (38mm) in the spring and not less than 2" (51mm) in hot summer weather.
Vary mowing patterns. Variance will help eliminate matting, graining and corrugation.
DO NOT CUT GRASS WHEN IT IS WET AS STREAKING OR RUTTING MAY OCCUR. NEVER
CUT ON SLOPES WHEN GRASS IS WET BECAUSE OF DANGER OF SLIPPING.
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