_ ARNING:The operationof any lawn "_
mowercan result inforeign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,orwhile performing any
adjustmentsor repairson it.
Starting Engine
_l_llk, l=WARNING:Besureno one otherthan
theoperatorisstandingnearthe lawn
mowerwhilestartingengineor operat-
ingmower.Neverrun engine indoors
orin enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monox-
ide,an odorlessand deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet,hairand looseclothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
1. Pushprimer(ifequipped)threetimes.Waitabout
two secondsbetweeneachpush.SeeFigure4-2. In
temperaturearound550F or below,primefivetimes.
Donotprimetorestarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupperhandle.SeeFigure4-2.
3. Recoil Start: Grasprecoilstarterhandleandpull rope
outwitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keeping
a firmgripon the starterhandle,let theroperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Letthe roperewind
eachtime slowly.
Electric Start (If Equipped): Turnignitionkeyto the
righttostarttheengine.Releasethekeyafterthe
enginestarts.
Figure 4=2
_ ARNING:If youstrikeaforeign
object,stopthe engine.Remove
wire from the spark plug,thoroughly
inspectmowerfor anydamage,and
repairdamage before restarting and
operating. Extensive vibration of
mower during operation is an indica-
tion of damage.The unit should be
promptlyinspectedand repaired.
1. Oncetheengineis running,squeezethedrive
controlagainsttheupperhandleto propelmower.
2. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethan one-
thirdofthetotallengthof the grass.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stoptheengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
_ ARNING:Waitfor the blade to stop
completelybeforedoing any work
on the mower or to removethe grass
catcher.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_ ARNING:Neveroperateyour mower
without eitherthe rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.
Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorandothers.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherfromthe
mower.Thereardischargedoorshouldbeclosed.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.
3. ifthegrasshas beenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethe
grasscatchertobagclippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcanusethegrasscatcherto collectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower.
1. AttachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinSetUp.
Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinbagas
yourunmower.Operatemowertill grassbagisfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingthe blade
controlhandle.Makesurethatthe unit hascometo
a completestop.
3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagup andaway
fromthe mowertodisposeofthegrassclippings.
9
perating
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile
operatingthe 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
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
;tas.Keep hands, feet,
lair and loose clothing
_wayfrom any moving
partson engine and
lawn mower.
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