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ARNING:The operationof any lawnmower
can result in foreign objects beingthrown
intothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.
Alwayswear safetyglasseswhileoperatingthe
mower,or while performingany adjustments or
repairson it.
Starting
Engine
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WARNING:Be sureno one otherthanthe op-
erator is standingnearthe lawn mower while
startingengineor operatingmower.Never
run engineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide, an
odorlessand deadly gas. Keep hands,feet, hair and
looseclothing awayfrom any movingpartson engine
and lawn mower.
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WARNING:Alwayskeep handsand feet clear
of equipmentmoving parts.Do not use a pres-
surized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
1. Pullout the chokeknob locatedon the left sideof the
upper handle,See Figure4-2,
NOTE: Useof the chokeis notnecessaryif the engineis
warm or the air temperatureis high.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,depressthe bladecontrol
and hold it againstthe upperhandle.
3. Pullthe startergrip lightly untilresistanceis felt,
then pull rapidlyto overcomecompression,prevent
kickbackand startengine.Repeatif necessary.See
Figure4-2.
IMPORTANT:Donot allowthe startergrip to snap
back againstthe rope guide.Returnit gentlyto prevent
damageto the starter.
4. Whenenginewarmsup,push in the chokeknob. See
Figure4-2.
Stopping
Engine
1. Releasebladecontrol to stop theengineand blade.
Using Your Lawn Mower
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ARNING:Never operate yourmower without
either the rear door or the entire grass catcher
assembly firmly secured.
Be surelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhich coulddamagelawnmoweror engine.
Such objectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorand others.
Figure4-2:Stepsto start mower.
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ARNING:if you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine.Removewire from the spark
plug,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.
1. Oncethe engineis running,squeezethedrive
controlto propel mower.For best results,do not cut
wet grassand nevercut off morethanone-thirdof
the total lengthof thegrass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherfrom the
mower.Therear dischargedoor shouldbe closed.
• Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wet grass.
• Newor thick grassmay requirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
• if thegrass has beenallowedto growin excessof
fourinches,mulchingis not recommended. U se the
grasscatcherto bag clippingsinstead.
Using
Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grass catcherto collectclippingswhile
youare operatingthe mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsin the
Setupsection.Grassclippingswillautomatically
collectin bagas you run mower.Operatemowertill
grass bag is full.
2. Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
control.Makesurethat the unithas cometo a
completestop.
3. Lift dischargedoor and pull grassbag up and away
fromthe mowerto disposeof the grass clippings.
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 operat-
ing the mower, or
while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the
lawn mower while
starting engine or
operating mower.
Never run engine in-
doors or in enclosed,
poorly venti-
lated 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.
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