TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1.Move throttle control lever to SLOW position.
2.Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
3.Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut at right angles to first direction.
For a healthy lawn, always cut off
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging the cut grass.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired. See Safety labels in Figure 1.
SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment
Lever
Figure 9
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each front wheel provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting plate has nine height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the thumb lever is moved from one position to another. Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel and lever assembly to desired position. See Figure 9.
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(230 series mowers only)
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the handle height, proceed as follows.
1.Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
2.Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out of the way, being careful not to bend or kink the cables.
3.Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets. Press outward on the legs of the lower handle, and remove it from the mower.
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