The operationofany lawn mower can reeultin foreign objectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear safetyglassesoreye shieldswhileoperating yourlawnmoweror performingany adjust- mentsor _alm. We recommenda wide visionsafety mask overspectaclesor standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
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 lawnmoweris equippedwithan operatorpresencecontrolbar which requiresthe operatorto be
behindthe lawn mowerhandleto stad and operatethe lawnmower.
TO A'rrACH GRASS CATCHER
•cleee itip FRp be
while operating lawn mower.
•Liftthe rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.
•The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
&CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
Hingedoor
bracket
Grass catcher
Formed tabs
TO ADJUST CUTnNG HEIGHT
•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
•Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most lawns.
•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel.Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same satUng.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly pesitk)ned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
•To removegrasscatcher,reteaseoperator presencecontrolbarto stopengine.
•Liftup rear doorand removethe grass catcherby thehandle.
NOTE: Do notdragthe bag when emptying; it willcause unnecessarywear.
Raise Wheels _ | P_ |
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for Low Cut _ | _ | Lever |