The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
Lever
or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed is controlled by a throttle control located on the side of the upper handle. Choke position is for starting a cold engine and fast position is for normal cutting, trimming, and better
grass bagging. Slow position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.
FAST _ _ SLOW
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TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
•Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins.
•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.
Pivot _ins | Rear door |
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Grass catcher
handle
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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 _awn 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
•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,
Catcher frame hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
•Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
•Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle,
•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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handle
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