The operation of any lawn
mower
can result in foreign
objects
thrown
into the
eyes, which
can result in
severe
eye damage.
Always
wear safety glasses
or eye
shields
while operating
your
lawn mower
or performing
any adjustments
or repairs.
We recommend
a standard
safety
glasses
or wide vision safety mask worn
over spectacles.
HOWTO
USEYOUR
LAWN MOWER
ENGINE
SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum
performance.
Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE
ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION:
Federal
regulations
require
an engine
control to be installed
on this
lawn mower in order to minimize
the risk
of blade contact injury. Do not under any
circumstances
attempt
to defeat the
function
of the operator
control.
The blade
turns when the engine
is running.
• Your lawn mower
is equipped
with an
operator
presence
control
bar which
requires
the operator
to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle
to start
and operate
the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST
CUTrlNG
HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower
wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height
to suit your requirements.
Medium
position
is best for most lawns.
•
To change
cutting
height,
squeeze
adjuster
lever toward
wheel.
Move
wheel up or down to suit your require-
ments. Be sure all wheels
are in the
same setting.
NOTE;
Adjuster
is properly
positioned
when plate tab inserts
into hole in lever.
Also, 9-position
adjusters
(if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned
between
the
plate tabs.
LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging:
• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place
the grass catcher frame hooks onto the
door pivot pins.
• To convert to mulching operation, remove
grass catcher and close rear door.
_IbCAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without rear door closed, clipping
deflector or approved grass catcher in
place. Never attempt to operate the lawn
mower with the rear door removed or
propped
open.
Pivot pins
Rear
Grass
catcher
handle
Catcher frame hook
TO EMPTY
GRASS
CATCHER
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame handle.
2.
Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
3.
Empty clippings from bag using both
frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
emptying;
it will cause unnecessary
wear.
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Grass
catcher
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frame
handle
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Bag
handle
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