Troy-Bilt 449 - Manual (Page 9)

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
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Starting Engine
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1. Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push, Figure 4-2. 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
against upper handle, Figure 4-2.
3. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continu-
ous, full arm stroke, Figure 4-2. 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 to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
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Using Your Lawn Mower
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Be sure 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.
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1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive
control against the upper handle to propel mower.
For best results, do not cut wet grass and never
cut off more than one-third of the total length of the
grass.
Using as Mulcher (If Equipped)
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher from the
mower. The rear discharge door should be closed.
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
• New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
• If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the
Setup section. Grass clippings will automatically
collect in bag as you run mower. Operate mower till
grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to
a complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away
from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings.
Figure 4-2: Steps to start mower.