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Starting
Engine
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WARNING:
Be sure n o one other than t he op-
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oratoris standingnear the lawnmower while
starting engineor operatingmower. Never
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run engine indoorsor in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
Operating
aower
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving partson engine
and lawn mower.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Wait abouttwo seconds
betweeneachpush, Figure4-2. In temperature
around550F or below,primefive times.Do not prime
to restarta warm engine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupper handle,Figure4-2.
3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp recoil
starterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,continu-
ous, full arm stroke,Figure4-2. Keepinga firm grip on
the starterhandle,letthe roperewindslowly.Repeat
until enginecranks.Letthe rope rewindeachtime
slowly.
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ARNING:Wait for the bladeto stopcom-
pletelybefore performingany work on the
mower or to removethe grass catcher.
Stopping
Engine
1. Releasebladecontrol to stop theengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug and
groundagainstthe engine.
UsingYour
Lawn Mower
Be surelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhich coulddamagelawnmoweror engine.
Such objectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorand others.
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WARNING:If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine.Removewire from the sparkplug,
thoroughly inspectmower for any damage,
and repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indicationof damage. The unit should be promptly
inspectedand repaired.
Figure4-2:Startingthe mower.
1. Forbest results,do notcut wet grass.
2. Fora healthierlawn, nevercut off morethan one-
thirdof the total lengthof the grass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcheror side
dischargefrom the mower.The rear dischargedoor
shouldbe closed.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wet grass.
2. Newor thick grassmay requirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
3. If thegrass has beenallowedto growin excessof
4 inches,mulchingis not recommended. U sethe
grasscatcherto bag clippingsinsteador usethe
sidedischargeto reducethe grass heightto 3-1/4
inchesor less beforemulching.
Using
Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grass catcherto collectclippingswhile
youare operatingthe mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
7. Grass clippingswill automaticallycollectin the
bag as you runthe mower.Operatethe mowertill the
grass bag is full.
2. Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
controlhandle.Makesurethat the unit hascometo
a completestop.
3. Lift dischargedoor and pull grassbag up and away
fromthe mowerto disposeof the grass clippings.
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ARNING:Never operate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
WARNING
Be sure no one otherthan
the operatoris standing
near the lawn mower whUe
starting engine or operatinc
mower.Never run engine
indoorsor in enclosed,
poorlyventilatedareas.
Engine exhaust contains
carbonmonoxide, a n
odorless and deadlygas.
Keep hands feet, hair and
loose clothingaway from
any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
if you strike a foreign
object,stop the engine.
Removewire from the spark
plug,thoroughly inspect
mower for any damage,
and repair damage before
restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of
mower during operationis
an indicationof damage.
The unit shouldbe promptly
inspected and repaired.
Never operateyour mower
withouteither the rear door
or the entire grass catcher
assembly firmly secured.
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