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Before Operation Of The Mower
WARNING: Check the condition of the grass bag for
wear or deterioration. If worn or damaged, replace the
parts only with approved factory replacement parts.
To completely fi ll the grass bag, operate the engine with the
throttle control (if equipped) in the fast position.
• To completely fi ll the grass bag (if equipped) operate the en-
gine with the throttle control (if equipped) in the fast position.
• Make sure the grass bag (if equipped) is properly mounted.
• Check the condition of the grass bag for wear or deterioration.
If worn or damaged, replace the parts only with approved fac-
tory replacement parts.
How To Adjust The Height Of Cut
WARNING: The blade will rotate when the engine runs.
Before you change the height of cut, disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug.
Models With Single-Lever Adjuster - Figure
16
To change the height of cut, move the position of the adjuster arm
(B) as follows.
1. Disengage the adjuster arm (B).
2. Move the adjuster arm to another position.
How To Empty The Grass Bag - Figure
9 17
WARNING: Before you remove the grass bag, stop the
engine. Before you remove any grass from the mower
housing, disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it
away from the spark plug.
1. Raise the rear door (F). See Figure 9.
2. Hold the handle (G) of the grass bag. Lift the frame assembly
(H) over the rear door pivot rod (I).
3. Empty the grass from the grass bag (E). See Figure 17.
How To Use As A Mulcher - Figure
1 10
WARNING: Before you install or remove the mulcher
plug, disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away
from the spark plug.
1. For mulching grass, remove the grass bag (I) and the side dis-
charge chute (M) from the mower. See Figure 1.
2. Raise the rear door (B) and install the mulcher plug (A) into
the rear discharge opening. See Figure 10.
Mowing Tips
Some models have an optional mulcher plug. If the mulcher plug
is installed, the grass is fi nely cut and will easily recycle. Because
the nutrients are returned to the soil, the lawn will need less fertil-
izer.
The following tips will increase performance and improve the ap-
pearance of the lawn.
• The grass must be dry. If the grass is wet, it will be diffi cult to
cut and cause heavy clumps of grass.
• The grass must not be too tall. The maximum height to effec-
tively cut is 9.8 cm. Set the height adjusters so that only the
top third of the grass is cut.
• If the grass is more than 9.8 cm high, two mowings will be
necessary. For the fi rst mowing, set the height adjusters in
the highest position. Then, lower the height adjusters for the
second mowing.
• Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not sharp will
cause the ends of the grass to become brown.
• Clean the bottom of the mower housing. If grass and other
debris accumulate on the bottom of the mower housing,
performance will be reduced.
To improve the quality of cut, try the following:
• raise height of cut
• cut more frequently
• operate at a slower ground speed
• reduce width of cut
• change direction
• mow a second time
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