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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
I 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 chute
area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
BladeControl
Control
Recoil
Starter
Grass--_
Bag
GasolineFill
Mulchinc
Heigh!Adjustment
Plug Levers
Figure 1
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op- Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features. One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
These are described below and illustrated on this is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
page. This knowledge will allow you to use your have to be at the same relative position to ensure a
new equipment to its fullest potential, uniform cut.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
__k WARNING:This blade control mecha-
nism is a safetydevice. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of
the upper handle and is used to engage the drive.
Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it to slow down or stop mower from
propelling. See Figure 1.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching
purposes. Instead of collecting the grass clippings
in the grass catcher, your mower has the option of
recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. Make
sure that the rear discharge door is closed and the
grass catcher is removed from unit while mulching.
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.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of the
oil fill.
2. Servicethe enginewith gasolineas instructedinthe
enginemanual. SeeFigure1abovefor locationof
gasfill.
WARNING:Useextremecare when han-
dling gasoline.Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.
WARNING:Theoperation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
damage your eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating
the mower, or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
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