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 recom-
mend a standard safetyglasses or wide
vision safety mask worn 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.
ENGmNE ZONE
CONTROL
_:il, C AUTmON:
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
CUTTmNG NEmGNT
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 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.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
TO CONVERT
MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped
ready to be
used as a mulcher.
To convert
to bagging:
Lift rear door of the lawn mower
and
place the grass catcher
frame
hooks
onto the door pivot pins.
To convert
to mulching
operation,
re-
_imove
grass catcher
and close
rear door.
CAUTmON:
Do not run your lawn mower
without
rear door closed,
clipping
deflector
or approved
grass catcher
in place. Never
attempt
to operate
the lawn mower
with
the rear door removed
or propped
open.
Pivot pins
Rear
G rass
catcher
handUe
Catcher frame hook
TO EI_PTY
GRASS
CATCHER
1.
Lift up on grass catcher
using the
frame
handle.
2.
Remove
grass catcher
with clippings
from under
lawn mower
handle.
3.
Empty clippings
from bag using both
frame
handle
and bag handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when empty-
ing;
it wii[ cause
unnecessary
wear.
G rass
catcher
frame
handle
Bag
handle
LEVER FORVVARD TO RAISE MOWER
Lever