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• Always operate your mower with the engine in the full throttle (rabbit) position for the most effective mulching
or bagging of the cut grass.
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WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust the engine's throttle speed while the engine Is running. Always
stop the engine by releasing the blade control handle before adjusting the engine's throttle speed.
Starting Engine
WARNING:
Be sure no one other than the operator Is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
When starting the unit for the first time, face the mower against a solid object such as a wall, fence, etc.
Start the unit and if it shows any signs of motion while the drive clutch control is still disengaged, shut
the engine off immediately.
• Make sure that the drive clutch control is adjusted so the drive belt is as loose as possible.
• Move throttle control lever artthe way back to the "rabbit" position.
• Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push. In cold weather around 55 o F or
below, pdme five times. Do not pdme to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
• Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
• Grasp 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 rewind slowly.
Stopping Engine
• Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
Using Your Lawn Mower
• Do not operate the mower without the mulching cover or the grasscatcher bag properly installed.
• Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or
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 healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be trimmed in
fall as long as there is growth.
• Always operate your mower with the engine in the full throttle (rabbit) position for the most effective mulching
or bagging of the cut grass.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. 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.
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