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Operation
Starting Engine
1.
2.
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.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade
control against upper handle.
Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and
start the engine. Repeat if necessary. See Fig.5-1.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against
the rope guide.
Stopping Engine
1.
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING:
Wait for the blade to stop completely
before performing any work on the mower or to
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remove the mulching baffle.
UsingYourlawn Mower
Be sure 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.
1.
2.
3.
WARNING:
The operation
of any lawn mower can
result in foreign
objects
being thrown
into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
safety glasses while operating
the mower, or while
performing
any adjustments
or repairs on it.
Once the engine is running,
squeeze the drive control
against the upper handle to propel
mower.
For best results, do not cut wet grass.
For a healthier
lawn, never cut off more than one third
of
the total length
of the grass.
Figure 5-1
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WARNING:
If you strike a foreign
object,
stop the
engine.
Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly
inspect
mower for any damage,
and
repair damage
before restarting
and operating.
Extensive vibration
of mower during
operation
is an
indication
of damage. The unit should
be promptly
inspected
and repaired.
Usingas Mulcher(if Equipped)
For mulching
grass, remove the grass catcher (if applicable)
and
install mulching
baffle following
instructions
in Assembly
&
Set-Up.
1.
For effective
mulching,
do not cut wet grass.
2.
New or thick grass may require a narrower
cut. Adjust
ground
speed according
to condition
of lawn.
3.
If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 inches,
mulching
is not recommended.
Side discharge
or bag
clippings
instead.
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