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SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER
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WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine and
in this manual before operating.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position.
For best
results, raise the cutting position until it is determined
which height is best for your lawn. See the Adjustment
Section for details.
Gas& OilFill-Up
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Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow
relevant instructions in the engine manual for this.
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Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in
the engine manual.
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WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never
fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is
hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars,
pipes and other sources of ignition.
Before StartingMower
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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug.
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Check for proper drive clutch operation using the
neutral adjustment test described below.
Neutral AdjustmentTest
To perform the neutral adjustment test, answer the
following questions.
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With the drive clutch control released, push mower
forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely?
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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 as
instructed in the ADJUSTMENT SECTION.
StartingEngine
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Push primer once. Do not prime to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
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Standing behind the mower, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
WARNING:
Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower while
starting engine or operating mower.
WARNING:
Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING:
Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
WARNING:
When starting the unit for the
first time, face the mower against a wall or a
fence. Start the unit and if it shows any signs of
motion while the drive clutch control is still
disengaged, shut engine off immediately.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches 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
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Release the blade control handle to stop engine
and blade. Wait till the blade stops completely.
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Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
UsingYourLawnMower
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WARNING:
Do not operate the mower
without mulching baffle, discharge chute or
grass catcher properly installed.
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For best results, do not cut wet grass. It may stick to
the underside of the mower, preventing proper
discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you
to slip and fall. New grass or thick grass may
require a narrower cut.
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For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less
of the total length of the grass.
IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever only when the engine
is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the
engine off can cause damage to the mower.
Mulching
IMPORTANT: 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
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