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13
OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or
while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for additional engine
information.
This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service
engine with gasoline and oil as instructed before starting or running your lawn
mower.
1. Add provided oil before starting mower for the first time as instructed in the
separate Engine Operator’s Manual.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate Engine
Operator’s Manual.
Checking Battery Pack Charge (if equipped)
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the
battery pack, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
IMPORTANT: Refer to instructional manual supplied with battery charger for
charging, maintenance and battery disposal instructions.
1. Press the battery gauge button on front of the battery pack to check charge
level. See Figure 19:
• Charged Battery - One to three lights of the battery gauge will light to show
charge level.
• Discharged Battery - If no lights show, charge battery pack. Refer to manual
supplied with battery charger for charging instructions.
Full Charge
No Charge
Battery
Gauge
Battery
Gauge
Button
Figure 19
To Start Engine
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.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instructions on starting and stopping the
engine.
WARNING
Keep a firm grip on the starter cord handle to prevent rapid retraction of
starter cord (kickback). Rapid retraction can pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go, and result in broken bones, fractures,
bruises or sprains.
To Stop Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING
Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the
mower or to remove the grass catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage
lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
1. Perform one of the following:
• Bail and Single Lever Drive Controls - Once the engine is running, squeeze the
drive control against the upper handle to propel mower.
• Dual Lever Drive Controls -
a. Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold the blade
control down, squeeze either (or both) drive controls against the
upper handle to propel mower. See Figure 20.
b. To change speed, move speed control to the desired speed.
NOTE: When selecting a drive speed, use the first speed until you are
comfortable and familiar with the operation of the mower.
IMPORTANT: If you are shifting speeds while the mower is stationary it may
be difficult to shift into first speed under certain conditions. This is easily
remedied by briefly engaging the drive lever.
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 performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
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