•To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge door on the mower and lift the grass catcher up. Reinstall the rear mulching baffle and release the rear discharge door.
WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, again refer to the Safety Section in this manual. Always be careful.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations 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 operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Blade Control |
Handle |
Recoil |
Starter |
Cutting Height |
Adjustment Levers |
Grass |
Catcher |
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. See Figure 10.
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. See Figure 10.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
These levers are located on each wheel and are used to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
See Figure 10.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine.
Stopping Engine
•Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
•Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolt on the engine.
WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, again refer to the Safety Section in this manual. Always be careful.
Figure 10
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from chute area on the cutting deck. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best results raise the cutting position until it is determine which height is best for your lawn. See the Adjustment Section for details.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
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