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Operation
Pre-StartCheckList
Make the following checks and perform the service required
before eachstart-up.
1. Checkthe guards, deflectors, grass bag,adapter,and
covers to makesure all arein placeand securely
tightened.
2. Checkthe blade control (A, Figure 1), wheel drive
control (B), and ground speedcontrol (6) to insurethey
work freely.
StartingandOperation
Engine and Blade
1. Make sure thefuel valve (A, Figure 3) on the engine is
open.
Figure3: Fuelshut-off
(Kawasakiabove, Hondabelow)
Figure 1.Mower controls
3. Checkthe cutting height.Adjust to the desiredheight.
Refer to the Section entitled 'Cutting HeightAdjustment'.
4. Checkthe engineoil (A, Figure 2) andaddoil as needed
to bring the level up to the full mark. Referto the Engine
Owner's Manualfor oil specifications.
Figure2: Oiland fuel fill
m,
2. Move the engine speedcontrol past the fast ('Rabbit')
detent to the 'Choke' position.
3. Pull the blade control (A, Figure 4) againstthe handle.
4. Pull the rope start handle (B) to crank the engine.
5. Add fuel to the tank after pushing the mower outside
wherefumes cansafely dissipate. Fill thetank to 1-1/2
inches belowthe top of the filler neck (to allow for fuel
expansion). Makesure the cap (B, Figure2) is tightened
after fueling. Referto the EngineOwners Manualfor fuel
specifications.
6. Cleanthe exterior surfacesof the cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keepthe engine air intakescreen and cooling
fins clear at all times.
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