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Operating 
Your Lawn 
Mower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-
tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These 
are described below and illustrated on this page. This 
knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to 
its fullest potential. 
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of 
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper 
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and 
blade. 
WARNING: This blade control mecha-
nism is a safety device. Never attempt 
to bypass its operations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of the 
upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze 
it against the upper handle to engage the drive; release 
it to slow down or stop mower from propelling. See 
Figure 1.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes. 
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in the grass 
catcher, your mower has the option of recirculating 
the clippings back to the lawn. Make sure that the 
rear discharge door is closed and the grass catcher is 
removed from unit while mulching.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is 
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to 
be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. 
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to 
start the unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up 
1.  Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine 
manual for this. 
2.  Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the 
engine manual.  See Engine manual for location of oil 
and gas fill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely 
flammable and the vapors are explosive. 
Never fuel the machine indoors or while 
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish 
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other 
sources of ignition.
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.
WARNING
The blade control 
mechanism is a 
safety device. Never 
attempt to bypass its 
operations.
Use extreme care 
when handling 
gasoline. Gasoline is 
extremely flammable 
and the vapors are 
explosive. Never fuel 
the machine indoors 
or while the engine 
is hot or running. 
Extinguish cigarettes, 
cigars, pipes and 
other sources of 
ignition.
Keep hands and feet 
away from the chute 
area on cutting deck. 
Refer to  warning 
label on the unit.
Figure 4-1
Know Your Lawn Mower
Mulching Plug
Cutting 
Height 
Adjustment 
Levers
Recoil Starter
Drive Control
Blade Control