The ()peration of any lawn mower can result in foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- mentsor repairs. We recommend awide vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standardsafetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
•Liftthe rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks into the slots of the rear door.
•The grass catcher issecured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without clippingdeflectoror approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower withthe rear door removed or propped open.
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installedon this lawn mower in order to minimize'therisk of blade
contact injury.Do not under any circu_ attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade tums when the engine is running.
Rear door slots
Catcher frame hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
Grass
handle
•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
•All four wheals are adjusted by a single lever.
•Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward to desired
position.To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear.
Lower Wheels for high cut
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•Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
•Remove grass catcher with clippingsfrom under lawn mower handle.
•Empty d'_opingsfrom bag using both frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; itwill cause unnecessary wear.
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Acluster J
Lever
Raise Wheels for low cut
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
•To start forward motion, liftdrive control bar up to handle.
•To stop forward motion, release drive control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive controlbar
fully engaged against handle when in use.
Drive
Operator presencecontrol bar control
To engage_'_ | Drivecontrol |
drive control | desengaged |
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE__ OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
•Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is dean.
•Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick.
•Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see =ENGINE" in Maintenance sectionof this manual.
•Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
•Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.
•To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
•Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
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