OPERATION
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the upper handle.
•Move lever forward to FAST engine speed for starting and better bagging.
•Move lever backward for SLOW engine speed.
•Some models have engines equipped with a choke feature. Move the lever all the way forward to the CHOKE position when starting a cold engine.
SLOW
FAST
CHOKE (START)
Remote throttle control
MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Engine speed is not adjustable.
•Reinstall wheel components in the same order as they were before removal. Tighten securely.
•Make sure all wheels are at same height.
Flat washer
Wheel
Bolt
MODELS WITH “QUICK ADJUST” WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTERS NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower may not be adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height.
•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
•Adjust cutting height to suit your require- ments. Medium position is best for most lawns.
•To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Adjust cutting height to suit your require- ments. Medium position is best for most lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
MODELS WITH MANUAL ADJUST BOLT-ON WHEELS
•Remove wheel, bolt, and hardware and reassemble in desired adjustment hole.
LEVER BACKWARD | Plate tab |
TO LOWER MOWER |
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LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever
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