247377870 Operator’s Manual

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OPERATION

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for additional engine

information.

This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service

engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in this section before starting or running

your machine.

1. Add provided oil before starting mower for the first time.

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.

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.

WARNING

Keep a firm grip on the starter cord handle to prevent rapid retraction of

starter cord (kickback). Rapid retraction can pull hand and arm toward

engine faster than you can let go, and result in broken bones, fractures,

bruises or sprains.

To Stop Engine

1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.

WARNING

Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the

mower or to remove the grass catcher.

Using as Mulcher

For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge chute from the

mower. When you remove the grass catcher from the mower, the rear discharge

door will close. When you remove the side discharge chute, the mulching cover will

close. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to

grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the grass catcher

to bag clippings instead.

Using Grass Catcher (If Equipped)

You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the

mower.

1. Attach grass catcher following instructions on page 9 in the Assembly

section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower.

Operate mower until grass bag is full.

2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make sure that the

unit has come to a complete stop.

3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to

remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag when

complete.

WARNING

If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug

wire, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage

before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during

operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly

inspected and repaired.

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