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• With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the
engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the
starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing
nut. See Figure 5.
• Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
• Attach cables to the lower handle with the two cable
ties already on the lower handle, insert pegs on
cable ties into the holes on the lower handle. Pull
cable ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 6.
Figure 6

Converting to Side Discharge

• Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To
convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the
mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side-
discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug.
See Figure 7.
Figure 7
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare Figure 8 with your equipment to get familiar
with the mower controls before operating it.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the
blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations. The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
Throttle Control
Your engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle,
which is set at full throttle for best performance.
Starter Rope
The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind
the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use
it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a
warm engine after a short shutdown.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes.
This process recirculates the clippings back to the lawn.
Do not operate the mower if the mulching plug is not
firmly situated on the unit.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
This lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust cutting
height of the grass. Remember to put all four levers at
the same height to avoid uneven cut.
Figure 8
Cable Tie
Lower
Handle
Side
Chute
Deflector
Mulching
Plug
Hinge
Pin
Spark Plug
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Mulching Plug
Blade Control
Rope
Handle
Wire
Starter