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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.
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Drive
Control
Starter
Know Your Lawn Mower
_=== Blade Control
Electric Starter
Gas Fill
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever (one at each
wheel)
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Figure 1
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for op-
eration, it's important to become acquainted with its
controls and features. This knowledge will allow you
to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower han-
dle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter
rope to start the unit.
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.
_
WARNING:Thisblade control mecha-
nism is a safetydevice. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of
the upper handle and is used to engage the drive.
Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it to slow down or stop mower from
propelling. See Figure 1.
Cutting
Height
Adjustment
Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
have to be at the same relative position to ensure a
uniform cut.
Electric
Start Ignition
Switch
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the
handle panel. It is used only for the electric starter.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of the
oil fill.
2. Servicethe enginewith gasolineas instructedin the
enginemanual. See Figure1 abovefor locationof
gasfill.
_
ARNING:Useextremecarewhen 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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