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/_ WARNING:The operationof any lawn
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
mowercan result in foreign objects
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wear safetyglasseswhile operating
the mower,or while performingany
adjustments or repairson it.
Starting Engine
,__ WARNING:Besure no one otherthan
the operatoris standing near the lawn
mowerwhilestarting engine or operat-
ingmower. Neverrun engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose clothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawn mower.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Wait abouttwoseconds
betweeneachpush.SeeFigure9. Intemperature
around550F or below,primefive times.Do not prime
to restarta warm engine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupperhandle.See Figure9.
3. Grasp recoilstarterhandleand pullropeout with
a rapid,continuous,full armstroke.SeeFigure9.
Keepinga firmgriponthe starterhandle,let the rope
rewindslowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Letthe rope
rewindeachtime slowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stop theengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainstthe engine.
_ ARNING:Waitfor the blade to stop
completelybefore doing any work
on the mower or to removethe grass
catcher.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_ ARNING:Neveroperate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Besurelawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.
Such objectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorand others.
Figure 9
_ ARNING:if you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine.Remove
.wirefrom the spark plug,thoroughly
respect mowerfor any damage,and
repairdamage before restarting and
operating. Extensive vibration of
mower during operation is an indica-
tion of damage.The unit should be
promptly inspectedand repaired.
1. Oncethe engineis running,squeezethedrive
controlagainstthe upperhandleto propelmower.
2. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
3. Fora healthierlawn, nevercut offmorethan one-
thirdof the totallengthof the grass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherfrom the
mower.The rear dischargedoor shouldbeclosed.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thick grassmay requirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
3. If thegrasshas beenallowedto growin excessof
4 inches,mulchingis not recommended.Usethe
grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grasscatcherto collectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthe mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
7.Grassclippingswill automaticallycollectinbagas
you run mower.Operatemowertill grassbagis full.
2. Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
control.Makesurethatthe unithas cometo a
completestop.
3. Liftdischargedoorand pull grassbag up and away
fromthe mowerto disposeof the grass clippings.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign 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.
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
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine 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.
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