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The bladecontrolis a
i safetydevice.DO NOT
i bypass its operations.
i Use extremecarewhen
handling gasoline.
Gasolineis extremely
flammable and the vapors
i are explosive.Neverfuel
the machineindoorsor
i while the engineis hot
or running.Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sourcesof
i ignition.
i Keephands and feet
awayfrom the chutearea
on cutting deck. Refer to
warninglabel on the unit.
The operation ofany
lawnmower canresult
in foreignobjects being
i thrown intothe eyes,
whichcandamage your
i eyes severely. Always
, wearsafetyglasses while
operating the mower,
or whileperforming any
adjustmentsor repairs
on it.
Know Your Lawn Mower
_===== Blade Control
RecoilStarter======_ _
GrassCatcher======_
CuttingHeightAdjustment
Levers(front and rear,for
eachwheel)
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Mulch Plug
Side DischargeChute
Figure4-1:The maincomponentson the mower.
Now thatyou havesetupyour lawnmower,its importantto
Blade Control
Theblade controlis attachedto the upperhandleof
the mower.Depressand squeezeit againstthe upper
handleto operatethe unit. Releaseit to stop engineand
blade.
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WARNING:This blade controlis a safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its opera-
tions.
Cutting
Height
Adjustment
Levers
One adjustmentleveris locatedat eachwheeland is
usedto adjustthe cuttingheight.All fourwheelsmust
be positionedat the sameheightto ensurea uniform
cut.
Mulch
Plug
Themulch plug is usedonly for mulchingpurposes.
Insteadof collectingthe grassclippings ina grass
catcher,some mowermodelshavethe optionof
recirculatingthe clippingsback to the lawn.This is
calledmulching.
becomeacquaintedwith its controlsand features.
Recoil Starter
The recoilstarteris attachedto the rightupper handle.
Standbehindthe unitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto
startthe unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the enginemanual for instructions.
1. Checkoil leveland add oil if necessary.Followengine
manualfor this.
2. Servicethe enginewith gasolineas instructedin the
enginemanual.
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WARNING: Useextreme
when
care
handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoorsor while the engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
Theoperationof any lawnmower can resultin foreign
objects being thrown intothe eyes,which can damage
your eyesseverely.Alwayswear safety glasses while
operatingthe mower,or while performing any adjust-
mentsor repairson it.
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