Section 4: Operation
2. With the engine and blade stopped,
hold open the discharge outlet guard (C,
Figure 4-2). With the other hand, grasp
the wire-formed handle and guide the bag
up and off the discharge outlet.
Mulching Mode
The mulching mode cuts and recuts grass
clippings within the mower housing
before recycling the finely cut clippings
into the lawn. Mulching makes it easier
for the the lawn to absorb the grass
nutrients back into the soil.
Setting Up Mulching Mode
1. With the engine and blade stopped,
remove the Grass Catcher or the Side-
Discharge attachment.
2. Lift open the discharge outlet guard
(K, Figure 4-1).
3. Position the plug with the word “TOP”
facing up and push the Mulching Plug
firmly into the discharge outlet (Figure
4-4).
4. The plug’s flange (rim) must fit snugly
against the edge of the discharge outlet to
ensure efficient mulching (Figure 4-4).
Removing the Mulching Plug
1. With the engine and blade stopped, lift
open the discharge outlet guard.
2. Grasp the Mulching Plug’s hand-grip
with one hand and pull back until the plug
clears the discharge outlet.
Side-Discharge Mode
Use the Side-Discharge Chute to disperse
grass clippings onto the lawn.
Setting Up the Side-Discharge Chute
1. With the engine and blade stopped,
remove the Grass Catcher or Mulching
Plug.
2. Lift open the discharge outlet guard
(K, Figure 4-1) and lower the Side-
Discharge Chute opening (B, Figure 4-1)
onto the discharge outlet tab (A). Make
sure it covers the tab completely.
Removing the Side-Discharge Chute
1. With the engine and blade stopped, lift
open on the discharge outlet guard (K,
Figure 4-1).
2. With the other hand, grasp the Side-
Discharge Chute and guide it up and off
the discharge outlet tab.
PREPARATION FOR MOWING
Review Section 1: Safety and Section 3:
Features and Controls. Then read this
Section completely before starting the
mower.
1. Move lawn mower to a clear, level
area - If on a grassy area, make sure the
grass is low enough as to not interfere
with blade rotation when starting.
2. Inspect area to be cut - Check for and
remove debris such as rocks, toys, wire,
bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade. Also inspect
the terrain for holes or other obstacles.
3. Check mower -
• Check the mower for loose or missing
hardware. Tighten or replace before
starting the mower.
• Check the Operator Presence Control
Bail for freedom of movement.
• Check the Wheel Drive Control Bail for
freedom of movement.
• Check blade for excessive wear or
damage. Do not operate the mower
with a damaged blade.
• Securely connect the spark plug wire to
the spark plug.
4. Adjust handlebar height - The mower
has three handlebar heights which can be
adjusted as follows:
a. Loosen one of the lower handlebar
adjustment knobs (H, Figure 4-5) and
give the knob a tap to free the
handlebar strut (K) for adjustment.
Repeat for the other side.
b. Adjust the handlebars to the
desired height and then tighten the
handlebar adjustment knobs. Make
sure that the square shank on the
screw (J, Figure 4-5) seats squarely
into one of the square slots (I).
5. Set cutting height - You can set the
mower to any of eight cutting heights.
Cutting heights range from 3/4" to 4-1/4".
NOTE: Actual cutting height will vary
according to grass, terrain, and soil con-
ditions.
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Figure 4-4: Installed Mulching Plug.
Figure 4-3: Smart Bag
TM
indicates when bag is full (F) and not full (G).
Figure 4-5: Adjusting handlebar height.
H
J
F
G
I
K
To avoid personal injury, never adjust
cutting height while engine is running.
Release all handlebar controls and wait
for all motion to stop before adjusting
cutting height.
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