White Outdoor LC-436 - Manual (Page 10)

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To Start Engine and Engage Blade
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing away from any
moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
• Move throttle control lever to the fast (rabbit)
position.
• Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
• Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly
to the rope guide.
To Stop Engine and Blade
• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine
and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after engine is shut off.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
Using Your Rotary Mower
WARNING: Never operate your unit without
either the rear deflector or entire grass
catcher assembly in place.
• Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown
by the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
• For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower, and
could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick
grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
• Adjust blade speed according to lawn condition.
• For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of
the total length of the grass at any one cutting.
Lawn should be cut in the fall season as long as
there is growth.
• This mower is designed to be operated at full
throttle to give you the best cut and do the most
effective job of bagging the cut grass.
WARNING: Extensive vibration of the
mower during operation is an indication
of damage. If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for
any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting the mower.
Using the Mulcher
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass
because it tends to stick to the underside of the
deck, preventing proper mulching of grass
clippings. New or thick grass may require a
narrower cut. The ground speed should be
adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to
grow in excess of 4", mulching is not
recommended. Mow using the grass bag (if so
equipped) to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4"
maximum before mulching.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments are made
to the engine while the engine is running,
keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful
of heated surfaces around muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the
engine manual packed with your mower.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
Cutting Height
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel
position provides cutting height adjustment. Each
adjusting plate has nine height positions.
• Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move
wheel and lever assembly to desired position. All