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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
I 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.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
BladeControl
Control
Shift Lever
Recoil
Height Adjustment Lever
GasolineFill
Oil Fill
Figure 9
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this
page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
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WARNING:Thisbladecontrolmecha-
nism is a safetydevice. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Cutting
Height
Adjustment
Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to the Adjustment Section on page 7.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive
system. Release it to disengage the drive system.
Release the drive control to slow down when ap-
proaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.
See Figure 9.
Shift
Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive control housing
on the upper handle.This
lever is used to select the
forward speed of the mower. When changing speed
selection, release the drive control.
NOTE: Move the shift lever only when the engine
is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the
engine off can damage the mower.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is connected to the support rod
and is located on the right side of the lower handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope
to start it.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 9 above for location of the
oil fill.
2. Servicethe enginewith gasolineas instructedin the
enginemanual. See Figure9 abovefor locationof
gasfill.
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ARNING:Useextremecare when han-
dling gasoline.Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.
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