4
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
KnowYour Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Drive Control
Choke Control
Recoil
Starter
Gasoline Fill
Oil Fill
WARNING
Mulch Plug
Height Adjustment
Levers
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
Figure 4-1
Blade Control Handle
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle Refer to the engine section in this manual for engine
of the mower. See Figure 9. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
information.
1.
2.
Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time
out of the box.
This blade control
mechanism is a
Drive Control Handle
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine section of this manual.
The drive control handle is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control handle against the upper
handle to engage drive system. Release the control
handle to disengage the drive system in order to stop,
slow down, or backup.
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
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.
Mulching Plug (optional)
Use extreme care
when handling
The mulching plug is used to close the side discharge
chute opening when mulching or bagging grass. Do
not remove the hinged mulching plug at any time, even
when you are not mulching.
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
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.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Extinguish cigarettes, Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
Choke Knob
Pull the choke knob to activate the choke on the engine.
Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is
warm or the air temperature is high.
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