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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely
tightened.
2.1.2. Check blade control and wheel drive control
to insure they work freely. See Figure 2.1.
WHEEL DRIVE
[-- CONTROL BLADE
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.3. Check cutting height. Adjust to desired
height.
2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
bring level up to the full mark. Refer to Engine Owner's
Manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.2
2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt,
grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and
cooling fins clear at all times.
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.1. ENGINE & BLADE
1. Move engine speed control
position. See Figure 2.3.
to the "choke"
NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the
blade control.
CATCHER MODEL SHOWN
(ROPE START MOUNTED ON
LE TS,DEOrHANDLE
BLADE
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
ENGINESPEEDCONTROL
(SHOWN IN CHOKE POSITION)
FIGURE 2.3
2. Pull blade control against handle.
3. Pull rope start handle to crank engine.
4. After engine starts, move engine speed control
away from the choke position to the "Fast" (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 2.3.
5. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make
sure cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to
Engine Owners Manual for specifications.
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