1.Lift the chute deflector on the mower. Slide the notches in the bottom of the mulching baffle over the lip of the discharge opening. See Figure 6.
2.Push the hooks on the top of the baffle until they snap over the hinge on the discharge chute. Release the chute deflector.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
SECTION 5: CONTROLS
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
Blade Control Handle
Throttle
Control
Drive Clutch
Control
Recoil Starter
Style 1
Drive Clutch
Control
Throttle
Control
Recoil | Blade Control |
Starter | Handle |
Style 2
Figure 7
WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 7. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the side of the upper handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed. See Figure 7.
WARNING: The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle. See Figure 7. Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the unit.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
Squeeze the drive clutch control against the upper handle to engage drive. Release the drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping. See Figure 7.
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