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SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNMOWER
GasandOilFill-Up
,_ WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke
when filling up the fuel tank.
• Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your mower. Read the instructions carefully.
BeforeStartingMower
ElectricStart UnitsOnly(If equipped)
WARNING: The battery contains corrosive
fluid and toxic material; handle with care.
Keep away from children. Do not puncture,
disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the
battery. Explosive gases could be vented
during charging or discharging. Use in a well
ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT:Use only the battery charger supplied with
this mower.
Charging the Battery:
• Remove the protective cap from the end of the
battery pack lead. Always plug charger lead into
battery pack lead first, and then insert battery
charger plug into 120 volt standard household
outlet. See Figure 17. Follow this order of action
every time you charge the battery.
• Charge battery for 16 hours before initial use. Do
not charge longer than 20 hours.
• After charging, disconnect battery charger plug
from household outlet first, then disconnect charger
lead from battery pack lead.
Protective
Cap
Battery
__ pack
lead
Figure 17
WARNING: Do not remove the battery
pack from the handle panel for any reason
other than replacement. When replacing the
battery pack, refer to instructions on page 16.
AllUnits:
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug.
Check the drive clutch control for proper
adjustment. Ifthe mower does not propel itself or
the drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch
engaged, perform the drive clutch control
adjustment as instructed on page 16.
StartingEngine
_ WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
away from any moving parts on engine and
lawn mower.
When starting the unit for the first time, face
the mower against a solid object such as a
wall, fence, etc. Start the unit and if it shows
any signs of motion while the drive clutch
control is still disengaged, shut the engine off
immediately.
• Make sure that the drive clutch control is adjusted
so the drive belt is as loose as possible.
• Move throttle control lever (if equipped) toward the
"rabbit_'position.
• Push the primer three times. Wait two seconds
between each push. In temperatures below 55° F,
prime five times. Do not prime to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
• Standing behind the mower, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper handle.
• Electric Start: Turn the ignition key to the right to
start the engine. Release the key after the engine
starts.
• Recoil Start: Grasp starter handle and pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compression
cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.
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