15 Hotline: 1-866-902-9690 4. Once the engine is running, put the starter rope into the rope guide (see Fig. 14). TO STOP THE ENGINE As shown in Fig. 15 Release the Engine On/Off Control Bar. It will return to its initial position and the engine will automatically switch off. TO CLEAN A FLOODED ENGI...
Page 3 - MOWING; first cut of the season or in drought conditions.
16 Hotline: 1-866-902-9690 OPERATION (2) Use the spark plug socket wrench (not supplied) to remove the spark plug (see Fig. 17). (3) After drying, tighten the spark plug. NOTE: Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross-threading. After the plug is seated, tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn with t...
Page 4 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; until the blade has come to a stop.; CLEANING; GENERAL CLEANING; Do not tilt the lawn mower by more than 90 degrees.; MAINTENANCE OF THE SPARK PLUG
17 Hotline: 1-866-902-9690 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the engine and wait until the blade has come to a stop. CLEANING GENERAL CLEANING The lawn mower should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it has been used. Always clean you...
Page 5 - MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR FILTER; Never run the engine without the air filter element installed.; CHECK AND ADD THE ENGINE OIL
18 Hotline: 1-866-902-9690 MAINTENANCE OF THE AIR FILTER As shown in Fig. 18 Soiled air filters reduce the engine output by restricting air to the carburetor. If the air contains a lot of dust, the air filter should be checked more frequently. WARNING! Never run the engine without the air filter ele...
Page 6 - If the blade is cracked or damaged, replace it with a new one.; STORING THE LAWN MOWER FOR SHORT PERIODS
19 Hotline: 1-866-902-9690 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE WARNING! Always handle the blade with care; sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Replace your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years, whichever is sooner, regardless of condition. WARNING! If the blade is cracked or damaged, replace it ...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; 2 hours of use; TRANSPORTING THE LAWN MOWER
20 Hotline: 1-866-902-9690 CAUTION! Do not empty the gas tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Gas fumes can cause explosions and fire. 1. Empty the gas tank with a gas suction pump if available.2. Start the engine and let it run until any remaining gas has been used up.3. Clean the coo...
