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Make the following checks and perform the service 
required before each start-up. 
2.1.1.  Check guards, deflectors, grass bag, adapter 
and covers to make sure all are in place and securely 
tightened. 
2.1.2.  Check blade control, wheel drive control, and 
engine speed control to insure they work freely. See 
Figure 2.1. 
 

 
 

 

2.1.3.  Check cutting height. Adjust to desired height.  
Refer to Section “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – 
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”. 
2.1.4.  Check engine oil and add as needed to bring 
level up to ‘full’ mark on dipstick. See Figure 2.2. Refer 
to Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications. 
2.1.5.  Add fuel to tank. See Figure 2.2. Fuel mower 
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure 
cap is tightened after refueling. Refer to Engine 
Owners Manual for fuel specifications. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

2.1.6.  Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and 
engine of any accumulation of spilled fuel, dirt, 
grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and 
cooling fins clear at all times. 

 

2.2.1.  ENGINE & BLADE 
1.  Move engine speed control to “Fast” (Rabbit) 
position. See Figure 2.4 and “FAMILIARIZATION”. 
2. Push primer bulb three times to start a cold 
engine. See Figure 2.3. NOTE: Primer should not 
be required to restart a hot engine.  
 

 
3.  Pull blade control against handle. 
4.  Pull rope start handle to crank engine. 

 

 

 

 

5. After engine starts, reduce engine speed and 
allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth. 

NOTE: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing the 

blade control.