The operationof any lawn
mowercan result in foreign
objectsthrown into the
eyes, which can result in
severeeye damage.
Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye
shields while operatingyour lawn mower
or performingany adjustmentsor repairs.
We recommenda standardsafety
glasses or wide vision safetymask worn
over 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.
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
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
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[_
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Plate
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
TO CONVERT
TO DISCHARGING
MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used
as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
• Lift discharge guard and remove
mulcher plate.
• Mower can now be used for side
discharge or optional grass catcher can
be attached.
• To return to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without discharge guard, ap-
proved grass catcher or mulcher plate in
place.
Discharge
""
guard
Housing
opening
Mulch
Hinge rod
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