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16
OPERATION
Full Charge
No Charge
Battery Gauge
Battery Gauge
Button
Figure 29
To Start Engine
WARNING
Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near
the lawn mower while starting engine or operating
mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated 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.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions on starting
and stopping the engine.
To Stop Engine
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
NOTE: If equipped with an electric starter push key, remove the
key when the mower is unattended to prevent unauthorized
operation.
WARNING
Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing
any work on the mower or to remove the grass catcher.
Check blade stopping time is within 3 seconds. If blade
does not stop within 3 seconds contact your Service
Center.
M. DECK WASH IF EQUIPPED
Your mower’s deck may be equipped with a fast attach deck
wash nozzle on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use
the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside.
N. VERTICAL STORAGE IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the handle to be folded forward and the
mower tipped back and stored vertically.
WARNING
Standing a mower with out the vertical storage feature
in the upright position may cause damage to the engine
or cause a fuel or oil leak.
Only mowers with the vertical storage feature include an
engine that can be stored in the upright position.
Gasoline And Oil Fill-up
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for
additional engine information.
This mower is shipped without gasoline (fuel) or oil in the engine.
Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
before starting or operating your lawn mower.
1. Add provided oil before starting mower for the first time as
instructed in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
Engine Operator’s Manual.
WARNING
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.
Checking Battery Pack Charge (if Equipped)
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary
markings for the battery pack, charger and product.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
IMPORTANT: Refer to instructional manual supplied with
battery charger for charging, maintenance and battery disposal
instructions.
1. Press the battery gauge button on front of the battery pack to
check charge level (Figure 29):
• Charged Battery - One to three lights of the battery gauge
will light to show charge level.
• Discharged Battery - If no lights show, charge battery pack.
Refer to manual supplied with battery charger for charging
instructions.
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