Tecumseh 105 - Manual (Page 9)

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine 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.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can
damage your eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating
the mower, or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on it.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting engine or operat-
ing mower. 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.
1. Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push. See Figure 2. In temperature
around 55° F or below, prime five times. Do not prime
to restart a warm engine.
2. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade
control handle against upper handle. See Figure 2.
3. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp
recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 2. Keeping
a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind
slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope
rewind each time slowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control handle to stop the engine and
the blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to ro-
tate for a few seconds after the engine
is shut off. Do not touch the blade in
any way while it is still rotating.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage the lawn mower or the
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign ob-
ject, stop the engine. Remove wire from
the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration of the
mower during operation is an indication
of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Operating Tips
1. Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown
by the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
2. For best results, do not cut wet grass.
3. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a
narrower cut.
4. For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass.
5. Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there
is growth.
6. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
6. Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
7. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4
inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using
the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4
inches or less before mulching.
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 and operating the mower.
Extensive vibration of the mower during
operation is an indication of damage.
The unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
Figure 2
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