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Operation
Starting the Engine
1. Firmly push in the
primer 3 times with your
thumb, holding the
primer in for a second
before releasing it each
time.
Note: If the air
temperature is below
55
°
F (13
°
C), firmly push
the primer in 5 times.
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2. Hold the blade
control bar (A) against
the handle.
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3. Start the engine using the recoil starter.
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4. If the mower does not start within 1 or 2 pulls,
press the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it
again.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace
with you.
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Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar.
Important: When you release the blade control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within 3
seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using your
mower immediately and contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
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Operating Tips
• Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches,
and other debris that the blade could hit.
• Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
• If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire
from the spark plug, and examine the mower for
damage.
• For best performance, install a new blade before
the cutting season begins.
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