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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism 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. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Recoil Starter
GrassBag
Cutting
Height
Adiustment
Levers
Mulching Plug
Side DischargeChute
Figure 1
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this
page. 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
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade=
WARNING:This bladecontrol mecha-
nism is a safety device. Neverattempt
to bypass its operations.
Drive Contro_
The drive controI is located on the underside of
the upper handIe 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 coIIecting the grass clippings
in the grass catcher, your mower has the option of
recirculating the clippings back to the Iawn. Make
sure that the rear discharge door is closed and the
grass catcher is removed from unit while mulching=
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is !ocated on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
have to be at the same relative position to ensure a
uniform cut.
Recoi_ Starter
The recoiI starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and puII the recoil
starter rope to start the unit=
Gas and OH Fill-Up
1. Check oil bvel and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of the
oil fill
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual See Figure 1 above for location of
gas fill
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine ishot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
WARNING: The operation 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 pedorming any
adjustments or repairs on it.
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