Operation
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Starting & Stopping Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your lawn
mower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could
be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control to
propel the mower forward.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and the side
discharge chute from the mower. For effective mulching, do not
cut wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the grass catcher
to bag clippings instead.
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.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while you
are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in “Setup and
Adjustment”. Grass clippings will automatically collect in
the bag as you run the mower.
2. Operate the mower till the grass bag is full.
3. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make
sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.
4. While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and the
lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up off the adapter.
The chute door will move the rope out of the way of the
bag.
5. Continue to ho ld the lower handl e and raise the rear of th e grass
bag up toward your chest. The grass bag will open and
the grass clippings will disperse. When replacing the grass
bag, be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire support
between the handles.