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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
PRE-START CHECK LIST
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 tiade control and wheel drive control
to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
2.1.8. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
: -'.5 de where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine
Owners Manual for specifications.
2.1.7. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
"■"g ne of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt,
;r3ss oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and
cooling fins clear at all times.
WHEEL
DRIVE
CONTROL
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.
2-2
STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
(Primer Models) (Electric Start)
1. Move engine speed control to the "Fast" (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
2. Push primer button three times to start a cold
engine. NOTE: Do not use primer button to start
warm engine.
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
2. Pull blade control against handle.
3. Turn key to the start position until engine starts.
See Figure 2.3.
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not
start "eiease the key and attempt starting again after waiting
•or soeroximately 20 seconds.
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After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
s~g ne runs smooth.
TURN KEY SWITCH
TO RUN POSITION
PULL BLADE
CONTROL UP
AGAINST HANDLE
CATCHER MODEL SHOWN
(ROPE START MOUNTED ON
LEFT SIDE OF HANDLE)
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
(SHOWN IN FAST POSITION)
FIGURE 2.2
FIGURE 2.3
2.1.5. The battery should be removed from its
carton and filled with electrolyte. See Section on
Battery Service for battery preparation.
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