HOW TO SET UP YOUR
LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT:
Unfold handles carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
• Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
• Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on lower
handles and tighten both handle knobs.
= Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle°
o Your lawn mower handle can be
adjusted for your mowing comfort.
Refer
to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and
Adjustment
section of this manual,
Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
Lift up
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,
__._
Mulcher plug
CAUTION:
Do net run your
lawn mower
without rnulcher
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.
Lower
handle
Mowing
position