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 or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 2)
The engine speed is controlled by a throttle located on the side of the upper handle. FAST position is for starting, normal cutting, trimming and better grass bagging. SLOW position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.
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PLATE
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TO CONVERT MOWER (See Fig. 4)
Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
•Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plate.
•Mower can now be used for side discharge or optional grass catcher can be attached.
•To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower withoutdischargeguard,approvedgrass catcher or mulcher plate in place.
FIG. 2
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
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 un- der any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.
•Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 3)
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. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also,
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FIG. 4