Theoperationof anylawnmowercan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe eyes,whichcanresultin severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn mowerorperformingany adjustmentsor repairs.Werecommenda widevision safetymaskoverspectaclesorstandard safetyglasses
HOWTO 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.
TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT
o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut
•Adjust cutting height to suit your require- ments. 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,
Plate Tab
Lower Wheels for High Cutr.._._._ ._
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO A'I'TACHGRASS CATCHER
o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower.
oLift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket
,,The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
Hinge bracket
Rear door
Formed
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tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
° To remove grass catcher, release operator presence control bar to stop engine.
oLift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when empty- ing; it will cause unnecessary wear.
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