Operator's Manual

Operation
GB–13
Note: Do not use primer to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
However, cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
3. Move throttle forward to
(FAST) position.
Hand Push model
• Hold blade control bar against handle.
• Pull recoil starter out until slack in rope is taken
up. Then pull vigorously to start the engine.
Self-propelled model
• Hold blade control bar against handle.
• Pull recoil starter out until slack in rope is taken
up. Then pull vigorously to start the engine.
• Slowly squeeze the self-propelled control bar
against the handle to engage the traction
mechanism. The mower is equipped with a
single ground speed. When the control bar is
tight against the handle, the mower will
self–propel at maximum ground speed.
4. When engine starts, regulate throttle as desired
between
(FAST) and (SLOW).
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control bar. Engine and blade will
stop. See your dealer immediately if they do not.
To stop self-propelling, release the self-propel
control bar. Stay behind the handle until all
moving parts stop.
2. Pull wire off spark plug if mower will be
unattended or not used.
To Restart Engine
1. Move throttle lever to (FAST) position and
repeat steps 3 and 4 in STARTING ENGINE
procedure.
2. If engine does not start after two attempts, repeat
steps 2–4 in STARTING ENGINE procedure.
Grass Bag
Installing
1. Stop engine and wait for all parts to stop.
2. Raise discharge door, slide bag ramp attached to
bag into discharge opening, and hook bag frame
onto mounting bracket (Fig. 11). Allow
discharge door to rest on top of bag (Fig. 12).
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3
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4
Figure 11
1. Discharge door
2. Bag ramp
3. Bag frame hook
4. Mounting bracket