How to use a self-propelled mower
Instructions
1 Place the self-propelled mower on a flat surface, such as a driveway or a sidewalk. Adjust the cutting height of the mower with the levers located between each wheel and the mower. Use a ruler or tape measure to determine the height of the blade and adjust it for the lawn you are mowing.
2 Remove the plug or dipstick from the oil fill tube. Check the oil level in the tube visually or by the marks on the dipstick. Add oil, if necessary, to bring it to an appropriate level, then replace the plug or dipstick.
3 Add unleaded gasoline to the engine. Fill the gas tank with enough gasoline to cut the entire yard, if possible, to avoid having to fill the tank.
4 Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to start the mower based on the make and model. As a rule, run the mower over the grass surface to be cut. Press the primer bulb to clear the air from the fuel line and the carburetor. Pull the operator control bar and pull the starter cord to start the mower engine.
5 Engage the mower drive mechanism by pushing or pulling the drive lever or raise the drive control bar against the handle of the mower. 6 Guide the mower left and right as it powers through the yard. Maintain straight lines as much as possible to mow the lawn effectively without missing any areas.