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HINTS FOR EASY STARTING
Stand the mower on a paved drive or path where the blade is clear of the grass. If you must
start on the lawn, move to an already cut area and/or raise the cutting height. Do not start the
mower on a gravel surface.
Start a warm engine with the control in the START position.
Keep the mower clean underneath
HARD START CHECKLIST
Look for these faults
Fuel
1. Insufficient fuel in tank
2. Fuel tap shut off
3. Stale fuel
4. Water or dirt in fuel
5. Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap
Ignition
1. Loose spark plug wire
2. Dirty spark plug electrodes
3. Incorrect spark plug gap
4. Incorrect spark plug type
Other
1. Choked air filter (dirt or oil)
2. Incorrect adjustment of engine control cable
3. Cutting blade obstructed
STOPPING
Move the engine control to STOP.
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Turn mower off before adjusting cutting height. The single point cut height control adjusts all
four wheels simultaneously. To operate, steady the mower by grasping the handle with one
hand, pull the lever outwards from the mower with the other hand, and move it to the desired
setting.
For heavy or very long grass it is recommended setting the mower cut height to #4 or more
to avoid the possibility of clogging. If clogging becomes persistent because of unfavourable
conditions, try walking slower, cutting a narrower strip or raising the cutting height further.
CUTTING HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER
Fig. 8A
Fig. 8B
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