The operation of any lawn mower can result in
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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.
HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
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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ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION: 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 tums 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 stad and operate the lawn mower.
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 adjuster lever toward wheel. Move
wheel up or down to suit your require- ments. 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 laver to be positioned between the plate tabs.
Plate Tab
Lower Wheels for High Cutr._,_
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATFACH GRASS CATCHER
1.Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins.
2.The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear
door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
_I, 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.
Pivotpins | Rear door |
Grass catcher handle
Catcher% frame hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
1.Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
2.Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle.
3.Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
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