HOW
TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
_d_OWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
t_'_PORTANT:
Unfold handles carefully so
_s not to pinch or damage control cables.
o Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
Remove protective padding, raise upper
handte section into place on lower
handles and tighten both handle knobs
Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
,_ Your lawn mower handle can be
adjusted for your mowing comfod. Refer
to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and
Adjustment section of this manual.
Operator presence _
control bar
Upper
Lift up
Lower
handle
Mowing
position
TO iNSTALL
ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging
or discharging:
, Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
• You can now install catcher or optional
clipping deflector.
To return to mulching operation, install
mulcher plug into discharge opening of
mower.
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Muleher plug
][
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CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug in place or approved
clipping deflector or grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn mower
with the rear door removed or propped
open.