Controls and Features
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Blade Control
Recoil Starter
Grass
Catcher
Side Discharge
Chute
Mulch 
Plug
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
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Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.
Mulch Plug
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called mulching.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the mower and emptied before any further mowing.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the Assembly &
Warning: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
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