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Safety alert triangle–– Do not open or symbol within triangle remove safety shields indicates a hazard while engine is running Rotating blade can cut off Safety alert symbol toes or fingers. Stay clear of mower blade as long as engine is running. Read operator’s manual To avoid blade failure when mulching, use blade stiffener...
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Fuel Hourmeter/elapsed operating hours Neutral Fast First gear Slow Second gear Decreasing/increasing Grease lubrication Third gear point Engine start Cutting element–– basic symbol Engine stop Cutting element–– Height adjustment Choke Pull rope Wheel Primer (start aid) Wheel traction Push primer three times...
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Properly dispose Lower control bar of batteries Insert key into ignition switch Raise control bar Turn key in ignition switch Raise/lower control bar Move control Raise/lower control bar Raise control bar Lower control bar Raise control bar...
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SELF-PROPEL CONTROL BAR THROTTLE BLADE CONTROL 2439...
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m-2858 POTENTIAL HAZARD A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with thrown debris or blade contact will cause injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately before using mower again.