10
4
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
If you strike a foreign
object, stop the
engine, disconnect
the spark plug
wire(s) and ground
against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect
the machine for any
damage. Repair
the damage before
restarting and operat-
ing.
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.
Starting the Engine
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as in-
structed in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit. Read instructions carefully.
1. Release all controls on the mower.
2. Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) posi-
tion.
3
. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.
4. If starting a cold engine, place the throttle/choke
control all the way forward, into the CHOKE position.
If restarting a warm engine, place the throttle/choke
control into the Fast (rabbit) position.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return
to the RUN position.
C
AUTION: Do NOT hold the key in the START position
for longer than five seconds at a time. Doing so may
cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.
6. Move the throttle/choke control into the Fast (rabbit)
position.
NOTE: Never leave the thorttle/choke control in the
CHOKE while operating the mower. Doing so will result
in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run
poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s) and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly
inspect the machine for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting
and operating.
1. Release the blade control.
2. Move the throttle/choke control in the STOP position.
3. Turn the ignition key coutnerclockwise to the STOP
position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Engaging the Drive
WARINNG: Avoid sudden starts, exces-
sive speed and sudden stops.
1. To travel FORWARD:
a. With the engine running near top speed, move the
shift lever to one of the four forward speeds. Select
a speed appropriate for the conditions that exist.
b. Squeeze drive control against the left handle grip
and the mower will move. Release it and the drive
motion will stop.
2. To travel REVERSE:
a. Check that the area behind is clear.
b. Place the gear shift lever in Reverse (R).
c. Squeeze drive control against the left handle grip
and the mower will move. Release it and the drive
motion will stop.
Engaging the Blades
WARNING: To help avoid blade contact
or a thrown object injury, keep bystand-
e
rs, helpers, children and pets at least
75 feet from the machine while it is
in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
1. Move the throttle/choke control in the FAST position
2. Squeeze blade control against the right handle grip
and the blade will engage. Release it and the blades
will stop.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 3 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING: Do not mow on inclines
with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a
rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every
10 feet). The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
• Mow across the face of slopes, NEVER up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden or
bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
•
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are
losing your balance, release the blade control handle
immediately and the blade will stop rotatin within three
(3) seconds.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments,
you could lose your footing or balance.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown
on the slope gauge.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could
cause slipping.
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