The operationof any
sA_r_G_sEs l awn mowercan result
in foreignobjectsthrown
into the eyes,which can
resultin severeeye dam-
age,Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye
shieldswhile operatingyour lawn mower
or performingany adjustmentsor repairs.
We recommenda standardsafetyglasses
or wide vision safetymaskwornover
spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR
LAWN MOWER
ENGINE
SPEED
The engine
speed was set at the factory
for optimum
performance.
Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE
ZONE
CONTROL
_,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.
Tile 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
tile lawn mower handle to start
and operate
the lawn mower.
TO OPERATE
DRIVE
SYSTEM
o
To start forward
motion,
lift drive con-
trol bar up to handle.
°
To stop forward
motion,
release drive
control bar,
IMPORTANT:
Always
keep drive control
fully engaged
against
handle when in use.
Operator
presence
control bar
DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
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
ad-
juster
lever toward
wheel.
Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements.
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.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
Lever
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