Manual

Ifyouanswered"yes"toallthreequestions,y_urmowerpassed the test and you can start your mower. If you

answered "no" to any of the three questions, you need to go through the DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL

ADJUSTMENT found in the ADJUSTMENTS s,,_ction.

TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BI,ADE

• Move the throttle control lever all the wa_ forward.

• Prime engine as instructed in the separa e engine manual.

• Stand behind the unit, squeeze and hold the blade control handle against the upper handle.

• Electric Start unit: Turn the ignition ke t to the right to start the engine. Release the key after the engine

starts.

• Recoil Start: Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle

(rope will pull slightly harder at this point. Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full

arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter h_halle. Return itslowly to the rope guide.

• After engine starts, move throttle centre to desired engine speed. (The mower is designed to be operated

at full throttle.)

NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refe" to the TROUBLE SHOOTING Section of this manual.

TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE

• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.

,_ WARNING: The blade continues tc rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.

USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER

Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wir _, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or engine.

Such objects could be accidently thrown by tLs mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the

operator and others.

For the best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing

proper discharge of grass clippings, and coul:l cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass

may require a narrower cut.

For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than c ne-third of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut in

the fall as long as there is growth.

This mower is designed to be operated at ful throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of

mowing or mulching.

,_ WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly

inspect the mower for any damage, ]nd repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

Extensive vibration of the mower curing operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be

promptly inspected and repaired.