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Section 2 -OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
PRE-START CHECK LIST
2.2
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1.
Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers
to make sure
all are in place
and
securely tightened.
2.1.2.
Check blade control and wheel drive control
to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
BLADE
CONTROL
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1.
ENGINE & BLADE
1. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: The primer should
not be required to restart a warm engine.
PRIMER
BUTTON
(PUSH 3X)
FIGURE 2.3
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3.
Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.
2.1.4.
Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring
level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner's
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2.
ROPE START
HANDLE
2. Pull blade control against
handle.
See Figure
2.4.
3. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
BLADE
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing
the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened
after refueling.
Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
FIGURE 2.4
4. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
NOTE: To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
2.1.6.
Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
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