•With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 4.
•Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
•Attach cables to the lower handle with the two cable ties already on the lower handle, insert pegs on cable ties into the holes on the lower handle. Pull cable ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 5.
Cable Tie
Lower
Handle
Figure 5
Converting to Side Discharge
•Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a
Mulching
Plug
Hinge
Pin
Side
Chute
Deflector
Figure 6
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare Figure 7 with your equipment to get familiar with the mower controls before operating it.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running.
Throttle Control
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
This lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust cutting height of the grass. Remember to put all four levers at the same height to avoid uneven cut.
Blade Control
Handle
Your engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance.
Starter Rope
The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit.
Starter Rope
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes. This process recirculates the clippings back to the lawn. Do not operate the mower if the mulching plug is not firmly situated on the unit.
Mulching
Plug | Spark Plug |
Wire
Figure 7
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