OPERATION
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower orperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs. Werecommendawidevisionsafetymaskoverthespectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 4)
Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the upper handle.
•Move lever forward for fast engine speed, starting, and for better grass bagging.
•Move lever backward for slow engine speed.
SLOW
FAST
REMOTE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
FIG. 4
OPERATORPRESENCEENGINECONTROLBAR
Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence engine control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn mower.
CAUTION: 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 func- tion of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5)
•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
•Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns.
•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Movewheelupordowntosuityourrequirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also,
LOWER WHEELS | PLATE TAB |
| |
FOR HIGH CUT |
|
LEVER
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
FIG. 5
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 6A) -
•Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
•You can now install grass catcher.
•To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower.
SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 6B) -
•Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower (see above instructions).
•Unlock closed discharge guard by lifting latch and allow guard to swing open to discharging position.
•Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
•To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge guard must be closed and locked securely.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
•Rear mulcher plug installed.
•Side discharge guard closed and locked securely.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
•Rear mulcher plug removed.
•Grass catcher installed.
•Side discharge guard closed and locked securely.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
•Rear mulcher plug installed.
•Side discharge guard unlocked and open.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plug inplace or ap- proved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
MULCHER PLUG
FIG. 6A
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