TO STOP ENGINE
•Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the
engine is shut off.
•Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine as instructed in the sepa- rate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
For the best results, do not cut wet grass be- cause it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper mulching of grass clippings. In addition, wet grass could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
For best results, cut off
The mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of mulching.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly in- spect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before re- starting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
BAGGING GRASS CLIPPINGS
This mower can bag grass clippings. Follow steps 1 through 3 to ready the mower for bagging.
1.Remove wing nuts holding mulching baffle (see Figure 10) or side discharge chute (see Figure 14) in place. Then remove baffle or discharge chute.
2, Replace with bagging adapter (see Figure 11). Attach using wing nuts. Be sure that inner lip of attachment goes under the edge of the deck.
3.Lift flap and slide bag onto adapter. See Figure 12.
Wing Nuts
Mulching
Baffle
Figure 10
Bagging Adapter
Figure 11
FlapBagging
Adapter
Figure 12
EMPTYING YOUR GRASS BAG
Lift grassbag from the bagging adapter using the lower handle. While holding the lower handle lift up the rear section of the grassbag. The bag will open and the grass clippings will fall out. See Figure 13. When replacing your grassbag be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire support between the handles.
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