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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per-
formance. Speed is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk
of blade contact injury. Do not un der
any cir cum stanc es attempt to defeat
the function of the operator control. The
blade turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres-
ence control bar which requires the operator to be
positioned behind the mower handle to start and
operate the mower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 7)
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut,
adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me di um
position is best for most lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to ward
wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your re quire-
ments. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts
into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.
FIG. 5
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We
recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
Use ear pro-
tectors to
avoid damage
to hearing.
FIG. 7
LEVER
ROTATE LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
ROTATE LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
PLATE
TAB
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM (See Fig. 5)
• To start forward motion, lift drive control bar up to
handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control fully engaged
against handle when in use.
DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED
Operator
pres ence
con trol bar
DRIVE CONTROL DIS EN GAGED
Drive
con trol
bar
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 8)
• Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass
catcher frame hooks onto the grass bag brackets.
• To convert to mulching or discharging operation,
remove grass catch er and close rear door.
FIG. 8
GRASS BAG
BRACKET
REAR DOOR
GRASS
CATCHER
HANDLE
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME HOOK
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