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OPERATION "~
WARNING: Before starting mower, detach spark Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.
plug and inspect beneath the cutting head. Make Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. This can
sure blade retaining nuts are tight and no foreign cause an explosion and serious injury. Store
object is caught underneath. gasoline in a clean, approved container in a cool
ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children.
Caution: Fill the crankcase with proper oil before
starting engine. See that oil level is maintained
at the proper level.
Controls '"
tCutting Height Adjustment
The lever to your left when seated on the mower
controls the cutting height. Squeeze the handle
and move the lever to anyone of five settings.
Cutting height varies from 1 ~ II to 3~~ I
Throttle
The lever on the left side of the dashboard is
the throttle. All the way to rear is off, all the way
forward is the choke position. In between are
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields operating positions from idle to fast.
during mower operation. We recommend standard
safety glasses or a Wide Vision Safety Mask over
spectacles.
DO NOT wear loose clothing that might
become tangled in the mower's moving parts. DO
wear work shoes or boots and light gloves such as
those worn by golfers for a firm grip.. ~ !
DO NOT run your lawnmower without an .J
Iapproved grass collector in place or deflector'
in covered position.
NEVER carry passengers on this mower.
Don't allow anyone (~articularly children) to remain
in the area you are about to mow.
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, Starter
The starter key is located on the right side of the
dashboard. A back-up recoil starter is located on
top of the motor.
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Before Starting Engine
. Check oil before each use while mower is on
a level surface. Fill with SAE30 oil or equivalent.
. Fill fuel tank with regular automotive gasoline.
Do not mix with any additives. Lead-free gasoline
is recommended. Gear Shift Lever
Warning: Exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide Caution: Always bring the mower to a complete
which is an odorless and d~adlY poison. Prop.er. stop before shifting from forward to reverse, or !'
care must be taken to provl'de adequate ventilation reverse to a forward gear. Sudden changes of )
when running an engine indoors. direction could throw you from the mower.
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