• Yourlawnmowerhandlecan be
adjusted for your mowing comfort.
Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service
and Adjustment section of this manual.
Operatorpresence controlbar
Upper handle __Liftu_;
u.up n'n
°,nW;ir
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to familiarizeyourself with the
locationofvarious controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product, Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW Ct'K_KE FUEL C_L DANGER, KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
Operator presencecontrol
,controllever
Enginezone control cable
Starter handle econtrol
Handle knob
Engineoilcap withdipstick
Mulcherdoor
Gasoline fillercap
Primer
Drive cover
Wheel adjuster
(on eachwheel)
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion. The blade tums when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar- must be
helddown tothe handle to startthe engine.
Release to stop the engine.
Primer- pumps additionalfuel from the
carburetor tothe cylinderfor use when sta_r_g
a coldengine.
Starter handle -used for startingthe engine.
Drive control lever - used to engage power-
propelledforward motionof lawn mower.
Mulcher - allows conversion to discharge or
bagging operation.
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