Fill the gas tank to the top before use.
Remove the dipstick from the oil crankcase and inspect the oil level. Fill the reservoir with the manufacturer's recommended oil if it's low.
Sit on the mower. Set the cutting height of the mower to between 2 to 3 inches. You only want to remove one-third of the grass blade at a time.
Set the throttle to the maximum RPM.
Cut one straight line across the lawn. Turn the machine and overlap the casters at the front of the mower blade deck by a few inches. This prevents leaving any of the lawn uncut.