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Pre-StartCheckList
Make the following checksand perform the service required
before eachstart-up.
1. Checkthe guards,deflectors, grass bag,and coversto
make sure allare in placeand securelytightened.
2. Checkthe bladecontrol (A, Figure1) and wheel drive
control (B) to insure they work freely.
StartingandOperation
Engineand Blade
1. Pull the blade control (A, Figure3) againstthe handle.
2. Start the mower:
ManualStart Models: Pull the rope start handle (B)
to crank the engine.
ElectricStart Models: Insert the key(C) into the
ignition switch (D), located onthe right side of the
handle abovethe rope guide. Turnthe keyto crank
the engine.
3. After the enginestarts, allow a brief warm-up until the
engine runs smooth before beginning mower operation.
NOTE.Tostop the engine (and blade), releasethe blade
control.
Figure 1:Mower controls
3. Checkthe cutting height. Adjust to the desiredheight.
Refer to the Section 'Cutting Height Adjustment'.
4. Checkthe engineoil and add oil as neededto bringthe
level up to the full mark (A, Figure2). Referto the
Engine Owner'sManualfor oil specifications.
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Figure2: Checkingengine oil
5. Add fuel to the tank after pushing the mower outside
wherefumes can safelydissipate. Fill the tank to 1-1/2
inches belowthe top of the filler neck (to allow for fuel
expansion). Makesure the cap is tightened afterfueling.
Refer to the EngineOwners Manualfor fuel
specifications.
6. Cleanthe exterior surfaces of the cutting deckand
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, grass,
oil, etc. Keepthe engineair intakescreenand cooling
fins clear at all times.
Figure3: Starting the mower
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