Specifications

• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches the 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. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.

• After the engine starts, move throttle control to desired engine speed.

Stopping Engine

• Move throttle control lever to SLOW position.

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

• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

Using Your Lawn Mower

• Do not operate the mower without the mulching cover or the discharge chute properly installed and tightly

secured.

• Be sure that the 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.

• For 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 could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass

may require a narrower cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.

• The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn.

This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards

cut portion, then recur at right angles to first direction.

• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be trimmed

in fall as long as there is growth.

• This mower is designed to run at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging

the cut grass.

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

thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the

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

be promptly inspected and repaired.

Bagging Grass Clippings

You can use the grasscatcher bag to collect clippings while you are operating the mowen Attach the grasscatcher

following instructions on page 9 of this manual, The grass clippings will automatically collect in the bag as you run

the mower. Operate the mower till the grass bag is full, or the job is completed whichever is earlier. Stop the engine

completely by releasing the control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop. To empty the

grass bag proceed as fellows:

• Lift discharge door and pull grass bag away from the mower. See Figure IOA.

• Lift the bag up and away from the mower and dispose of the grass clippings. See Figure lOB.

Remove

bag

Hold firmlyand \

carry '_'-_

FIGURE 10