The operation of any lawn mower 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 recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_kCAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the dsk
of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade rums 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 adjuster lever toward wheel. Move
wheel up or down to suit your require- ments. Be sure all wheels are in the
same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.
Also,
Plate Tab
LowerWheels for High
TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
•Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plate.
•Mower can now be used for side
discharge or optional grass catcher can be attached.
•To retum to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
_I_CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, ap- proved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place.
Housing opening
Hooks
Mulchplate | Hinge |
Tab | rod |
ovor
Raise Wheels for Low Cut