The operationof any lawn
SA_ETYGLASSES
mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrown into the
eyes,which can result in
severeeye damage.Always
wear safetyglasses or eye shields while
operatingyour lawn moweror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs.We recomm
mend a standard safetyglasses or wide
vision safety maskworn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGmNE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance, Speed is not
adjustable,
ENGINE
ZONE
CONTROL
_I, CAUTION:
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.
o 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
CUTTING
HEmGHT
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.
o
To change
cutting
height,
squeeze
adm
juster
lever toward
wheel.
Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements.
Be sure all wheels
are in the same set_
ting.
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.
TO CONVERT
MOWER
Your mower
is shipped
ready
to be used
as a mutcher.
To convert
to bagging
or
discharging:
o Lift discharge
guard
and remove
mulcher
plate.
o Mower
can now be used for side dis_
charge
or optional
grass catcher
can be
attached.
o To return
to mulching
operation,
simply
reinstall
mulcher
plate as shown.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without
discharge
guard,
approved
grass
catcher
or mulcher
plate in place.
Discharge
guard
Housing
Hooks
opening
Mulcher
Tab
Hinge rod
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