Hinged Mulching Plug (optional)
Side Ch
ute Deflector 
(optional)
Hinge Pin
Figure 9
•Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the hinged mulching plug as- sembly.
•Lower the hinged mulching plug.
NOTE: Do not remove the hinged mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
WARNING: All mowers are equipped with a rear protective guard. The guard helps eliminate pro- jectiles thrown by the blade from injuring the operator. DO NOT REMOVE THIS GUARD.
OPERATION
Before Starting
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with en- gine running or until the engine has been al- lowed to cool for at least two minutes after run- ning.
To Start Engine
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire, make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fas- tened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. See Figure 10.
Metal |
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Loop |
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on Spark |
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Plug Wire | Rubber Boot |
Blade
Control Handle
Starter
Handle
Figure 11
•Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt. See Figure 11.
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
ASAFETY DEVICE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO BYPASS ITS OPERATIONS.
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 and ground the spark plug wire as in- structed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
Using Your Mulcher (Optional)
Mulching mowers use a specially designed blade to chop the grass clippings extra fine and then blow them back down into the lawn. The small clippings decompose quickly becoming a natural fertilizer that returns much of the needed nutrients to the soil. Con- tinuous mulching means continuous free natural fertilization, no messy clippings to worry about ever again and the end result for you is a much greener healthier lawn.
WARNING: Your mower is designed to cut nor- mal residential grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a po- tential fire hazard.
Figure 10
•If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
•Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Figure 11.
For The Best Results When Mulching:
•Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign objects which could damage the lawnmower. Such objects could be acciden- tally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others as well as damage to property and surrounding objects.
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