Converting to Side Discharge
•Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a
Mulching
Plug
Hinge
Pin
Side
Chute
Deflector
Figure 5
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare Figure 6 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 and starter control button must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade and to energize the self starter.
WARNING: The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Doing so, may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade rotates whenever the engine is running and when the self starter is de- energized.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the upper handle See Figure 6. The recoil starter is used to start the engine when the self starter is in the
Start Control Button
The start control button is located on the upper left side of the handle. See Figure 6. The start control button must be depressed fully while pulling the blade control handle toward upper handle for the engine to start. The starter control button will automatically return to the off/ up position once the blade control handle is released.
NOTE: The starter button must be depressed to start the engine with either the self starter or recoil starting system.
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.
Blade Control
Handle
Start Control Button
Safety Key
The safety key is located on the engine. See Figure 6. The safety key is a safety device used to activate and deactivate the self starter system. The self starter system will not work without the key in it’s proper position. See engine manual for further information pertaining to the safety key.
NOTE: The safety key must be in the run position to start the mower for both systems, either the self starter
Recoil Starter
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
or recoil starter.
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.
Safety Key
Mulching
Plug
Figure 6
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