Theoperationof any

SAFETYGLASSESlawn mowercan result in foreignobjectsthrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye dam-

age.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shieldswhile operatingyour lawnmower or performingany adjustmentsor repairs. We recommenda standardsafetyglasses or wide visionsafetymaskworn 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

_I_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.

TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM

To start forward motion, lift drive con- trol bar up to handle.

To stop forward motion, release drive control bar.

IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control fully engaged against handle when in use.

Operator presence control bar

DRIVE CONTROL

ENGANGEDDISENGAGED

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, squeeze ad-

juster 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, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.

LEVER BACKWARD

Plate tab

TO LOWER MOWER

 

LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever

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