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Mulching Plug
To mulch the grass clippings rather than bag them, install the
mulching plug.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Raise the discharge guard.
3. Remove the grass bag.
4. Insert the mulching plug into the discharge chute at the back of the
mower.
Make sure the tab at the bottom rear of the mulching plug fits
snugly into the slot at the back of the discharge chute.
Cutting Height Adjustment
To adjust the cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward the
wheel and move the lever into another notch. Move all four
adjustment levers to the same height setting.
To set the mower to its maximum height, move the two rear wheel
adjusters all the way to the back, and move the front wheel adjusters
all the way to the front.
To set the mower to its lowest height, move the two rear wheel
adjusters all the way to the front, and move the front wheel adjusters
all the way to the back.
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Readjust the cutting height if necessary.
OPERATIONSAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the mower for the first time, please review LAWN
MOWER SAFETY (page 2). Even if you have operated other mowers,
take time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice
in a safe area until you build up your skills. For your safety, avoid
starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area, such as a
garage. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or
death.
STARTING THE ENGINE
The blade turns when you operate the starter. It is easiest to start the
engine in a clear or mowed area where the blade can turn freely.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the
proper starting position.
COLD ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the
CHOKE position.
WARM ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position.
3. Push forward on the blade
control lever and hold it
against the handlebar.
This lever is connected to the
engine flywheel brake and the
engine switch. The engine will
not start or run unless the
blade control lever is held
against the handlebar.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until
you feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip
gently.
Keep your hands and feet
away from the mower deck at
all times when starting and
running the engine.
Continue to hold the blade
control lever against the
handlebar; the engine will stop if you release the lever.
SLOT
TAB
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
3/4 in (19 mm)
1 in (25 mm)
1-1/2 in (39 mm)
2 in (51 mm)
2-1/2 in (63 mm)
3 in (76 mm)
3-1/2 in (89 mm)
4 in (100 mm)
FRONT WHEELREAR WHEEL CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (4)
ON FUEL
VALVE
FAST
CHOKE
BLADE
CONTROL
LEVER
STARTER
GRIP