Operating Tips
•For best results, do not cut wet grass.
•New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
•For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than
•Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
•For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
•Adjust ground speed according to the condition of the lawn.
•If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass height to
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing adjustments.
Cutting Height
Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower.
1.To change the height of cut, squeeze adjuster lever toward the wheel, moving up or down to selected height.
NOTE: All wheels must be in the same height of cut.
Height Adjustment Lever
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Handle Height
To lower the handle height, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. 2. Remove the hardware securing the lower
handle to handle brackets and remove the
lower handle being careful not to bend or kink the cables. 3. Reassemble placing the top holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle
mounting brackets. 4. Secure with hardware previously removed.
5. Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle.
6. Attach the starter rope and rope guide as instructed in the
7. Remember to attach the spark plug wire after completing the adjustments and before operating your mower.
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