TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
•Remove all loose parts from carton.
•Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER
Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn mower?
Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. If the opening is on the right side of the mower housing, it is a side discharge mower. If the opening is at the back of the mower housing, it is a rear dis- charge mower. Only rear discharge lawn mowers have a grass catcher included with the mower. Approved grass catchers for side discharge mowers may be purchased from your nearest authorized dealer.
Do I have a mulching lawn mower? Look for the grass discharge opening on your mower. Raise the discharge guard (rear door on rear discharge mowers). If the opening is closed off by a plate, then your lawn mower is mulcher ready. To convert to a discharging mower, see the Operation section of this manual.
FRONT
LEFT | RIGHT |
HAND | HAND |
SIDE | SIDE |
BACK or REAR
(Operating Position)
What is the right and left side of the lawn mower?
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind the handle).
What kind of engine is on my lawn mower?
When learning how to operate your new lawn mower, you will need to know what kind of engine powers the mower. A decal on the engine will indicate the manu- facturer and type or brand name of the engine.
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINES
TECUMSEHHONDA
ENGINESENGINES
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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Prod- ucts Safety Commission.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.
2 POSITION / “ADJUSTABLE” HANDLES
•Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in operating position.
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