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Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the
mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock?
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Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or
sharp bends?
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If you answered "yes" to all three questions, your
mower passed the test and you can start your
mower.
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If you answered "no" to any of the three questions,
you will have to adjust the drive clutch control in the
ADJUSTMENT SECTION.
Starting Engine
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Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
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Your lawn mower may be equipped with a constant
speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best
performance.
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Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade
control handle against the upper handle.
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Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches the start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the
rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle, let the rope return to the starter
slowly.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage the lawn mower or
the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends
to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing
proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause
you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass
may require a narrower cut.
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut
in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is
designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the
best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or
mulching.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the damage
before
restarting
and
operating
the
mower. Extensive vibration of the mower
during
operation
is
an
indication
of
damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Mulching
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing
proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass
may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should
be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow
in excess of 4", mulching is not recommended. Mow
using the grass bag to reduce the grass height to 3 1/4"
maximum before mulching.
Attaching The Grass Bag
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Remove wing nuts holding the mulching baffle or
side discharge chute in place and remove from unit.
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Replace with grass bag adapter, while making
sure the inner lip of attachment goes under the
edge of the deck. Secure with wing nuts previously
removed. See Figure 7.
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Lift chute door on the grass bag adapter and slide
grass bag onto the adapter. See Figure 8.
NOTE: The chute door has been designed to move the
starter rope out of the way of the bag when the chute
door is opened.
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