Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on 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 blade control handle to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the Adjustment Section in this manual.
Drive Clutch
Shift Lever
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Drive Clutch Control
The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle. Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive system. Release the clutch control to disengage the drive system. Release the clutch control to slow down when approaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping. .
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive clutch control housing on the upper handle. This lever is used to select the forward speed of the mower. When changing speed selection, release the drive clutch control.
NOTE: Move the shift lever only when the engine is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the engine off can damage the mower.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting grass clippings in a grass catcher, this mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn.
Blade Control Handle
Height Adjustment
Lever
Recoil Starter
Chute
Figure 10
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