The operationof any SAFETYGLASSESlawn mower can result
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye dam-
age. Alwayswear safety glassesor eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask 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
,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.
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
DRIVE CONTROLENGAGED
DRIVE CONTROLDISENGAGED
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.
ROTATE LEVER TOWARD
ENGINE TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
ROTATE LEVER AWAY FROM ENGINE TO RAISE MOWER
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
•Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the pivot brackets.
•To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door.
door
bracket
Grass catcher handle
Grass catcher frame hook
SIDE DISCHARGING
•Rear door must be closed.
•Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown.
•Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
•To convert to mulching or bagging
operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be
9closed.