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8
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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for
operation, read this section to become acquainted
with its controls and features. This knowledge will
allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest
potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle
to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety
device. Do not bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels
must be at the same position to ensure a uniform
cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Mulch Plug
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass
catcher or using the side discharge chute, some
mower models have the option of recirculating the
clippings back to the lawn. This is called mulching.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower,
is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at an-
other site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed
from the mower and emptied before any further
mowing.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine 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. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
WARNING
The blade control is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
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.
Keep hands and feet
away from the cutting
deck. Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Figure 4-1: The major parts on the lawn mower.
Recoil Starter
Grass Catcher
Mulch Plug
Side Discharge Chute
Blade Control
Gas Fill
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Levers (front
and rear)
Oil Fill
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