The operationof any lawn mowercan
resultin foreign objectsthrownintothe
eyes, which can result in severeeye
damage, Alwayswearsafetyglassesor
eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawn
moweror performingany adjustmentsor
repairs. We recommenda wide vision
safety mask over the spectaclesor
standardsafety glasses.
HOW
TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plate in place and door
closed or without an approved clipping
deflector or grasscatcher
in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance.
Speed is not
adjustable°
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION:
Federal regula_ons 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.
= "{our 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
o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cuL
= Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
° To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirement& 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 tab&
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Plate Tab
Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
. Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower.
o Lift the rear door on the mower housing and
place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.
° The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame°
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open,
Hinge
Rear door
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
° To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence control bar to stop engine.
° Lift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle°
. Do not drag the bag when emptying; itwill
cause unnecessary wear°
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