The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objectsthrowninto theeyes, which can result in severe
eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while oper- ating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a standardsafetyglassesorwide visionsafety maskworn over spectacles,
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. It is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION: 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,
LEVER BACKWARD | Plate tab |
TO LOWER MOWER |
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LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to side
discharging:
•Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown.
•Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
•To convert to mulching operation, dis- charge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed.
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TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
•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
Open mulcher door
Discharge deflector
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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.