The operationof any SAFETYGLASSESlawn mower can result
in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye dam-
age. Alwayswear safety glassesor eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
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 under
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.
DRIVE CONTROL
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to the handle the bar is pulled, the faster the unit will travel.
•Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or drive control bar are released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the drive control bar only. Hold
operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards, push
the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels.
•To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the
ground while turning lawn mower.
Operator presence control bar
DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
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, pull up on adjuster lever, move wheel up or down
to suit your requirements and release adjuster lever. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when lever inserts into hole in plate.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate
LEVER
FORWARD
TO RAISE MOWER
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