Operating Guide

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OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR – must be
held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to
stop the engine.
DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS – used to engage power-
propelled forward motion lawn mower.
STARTER BUTTON – used for starting the engine.
AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE – used for starting the
engine.
MULCHER DOOR – allows con ver sion to discharging
or bagging operation.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand
their meaning.
OPERATION
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Our rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute
and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running.
HOUSING
GRASS
CATCHER
OPERATOR PRESENCE CON TROL BAR
AUXILIARY
STARTER
HANDLE
STARTER
BUTTON
EN GINE OIL CAP
WITH DIPSTICK
MULCHER
DOOR
HANDLE KNOB
GAS O LINE FILL ER CAP
DRIVE CONTROL
LEVERS
MUFFLER
WHEEL HEIGHT
ADJUSTER (ON
EACH WHEEL)
AIR FILTER
DRIVE COVER
SPARK PLUG
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
NOTE: Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol
(E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10%
ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.