The operation of any lawn SAFETYGLASSESmower can result in foreign
objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- mend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. It is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_I, CAUTION: 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 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.
LEVER BACKWARDPlate tab
TO LOWER MOWER
To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, remove grass catcher and close rear door.
Pivot pins | Rear | Grass |
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| catcher |
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| handle |
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 opera-
tion, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1.Rear door closed.
2.Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1.Grass catcher installed.
2.Mulcher door closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1.Rear door closed.
2.Discharge deflector installed.
_I_CAUTION: 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.
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever
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 door pivot pins.
Open mulcher door
Install discharge
8 deflector