Starting and stopping
Before starting
WARNING! Please read the operator's
!
manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before
using the machine.
Wear personal protective equipment.
See instructions under the heading
"Personal protective equipment".
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Keep people and animals well away from the working
area.
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Perform daily maintenance. See instructions in the
section "Maintenance".
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Ensure the ignition lead sits correctly on the spark
plug.
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Add oil if necessary. See instructions in the section
"Maintenance".
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Add gasoline. See instructions in the section "Fuel
handling".
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Disengage drive system, if equipped, before starting
the engine (motor).
Manual Start
The operator presence control bar must be held against
the handlebar when the engine is started.
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Position yourself behind the machine.
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Grip the starter handle and pull quickly. Do not allow
the starter rope to snap back. Never wrap the starter
cord around your hand
Stopping
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Stop the engine by releasing the operator presence
control bar.
OPERATING
Emptying the grass catcher
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Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
handle.
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Remove grass catcher with clippings from
under lawn mower handle.
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Empty clippings from bag using both frame
handle and bag handle.
CAUTION! Do not drag the bag when emptying, it will
cause unnecessary wear.
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