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OPERATION
WARNING! The engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, which is a odorless,
colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use the
machine in enclosed spaces.
The following conditions must be fulfilled before
the engine can be started:
• The blade switch must be pressed down into
the disengaged position.
• The park brake must be engaged.
• Both steering controls must be in the neutral
position.
Starting the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the mid throttle
position. If the engine is cold, pull the choke
control up.
2. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the
starter for more than five seconds each time. If
the engine does not start, wait approximately
ten seconds before trying again.
3. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
Slowly push in the choke control knob, if it
was used to start a cold engine.
4. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Allow
the engine to run at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN
MOWING (no choke).
Running
1. Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit
symbol).
2. Engage the OPC.
3. Release the park brake.
4. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
switch up.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
near mower when engaging blade switch.
5. Grasp the speed control bar and the steering
NOTE: When mowing in reverse, use the smaller
bar at the rear of the console.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the steering controls back to the neutral
2. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the
3. Move the throttle to the minimum position
4. Engage the park brake.
5. Turn the ignition key to the stop position and
Operating on Hills
Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes
in the Safety section.
• Use the slowest speed possible before starting
• If stopping is fully necessary, pull steering
• Pull the steering controls back to the center of
• Try not to stop or change speed on hills.
• Make all turns slowly.
terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees. Mow
slopes side to side, never up and down. Avoid
sudden directional changes.
Mowing Tips
• Find and flag rocks and other fixed objects to
• Start with a high cutting height and reduce it
• For best cutting performance, mow grass over
• The mowing result will be best with a high
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
controls to start movement.
position and release the OPC lever.
blade switch down.
(tortoise symbol).
remove key. Remove the key when leaving
the mower to prevent unapproved use.
up or down hills.
controls into the neutral position.
the mower and push forward to regain forward
movement.
WARNING! Do not use the mower on
avoid collisions.
until the desired mowing result is attained. Cut
the average lawn to 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) during
the cool season and over 3" (76.2 mm) during
the hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often after moderate growth.
6" (15.2 cm) in height twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to the desired height.
engine speed (the blades rotate rapidly) and
low speed (the operator moves slowly). If the
grass is not too long and dense, the operating
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