Engine Start/Stop Control
»
The engine start/stop control
is
attached
to
the upper
handle
of
the mower. Depress
and
squeeze
it
against
the upper handle
to
operate the unit.
Release
it
to
stop
engine
and
blade.
A
WARNING
This engine start/stop control
is a
safety
device.
Never
attempt
to
bypass its operation.
Cutting
Height Adjustment Lever
»
Move this lever
to
desired position
to
change the
cutting height.
Mulch Cover
»
The mulch cover
is
used
for
mulching purposes. Instead
of
collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher
or
using the side discharge chute, some mower models
have the option
of
recirculating the clippings back
to
the lawn. This
is
called mulching.
15 I Know Your Machine
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower
is
shipped
as
a mulcher.
To
discharge
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the grass clippings
to
the side instead, follow the
instructions on
page
12 in the Assembly section
to
attach the side discharge chute.
A
WARNING
Keep hands
and
feet
away
from
the
chute
area
on
cutting
deck.
Refer
to
warning label
on
the unit.
Grass Catcher
Use
the grass catcher
to
collect the grass clippings
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while you are operating the mower. Follow the
instructions on
page
13 in the Assembly section
to
attach the grass catcher.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter
is
attached
to
the right upper handle.
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Stand behind the
unit
and
pull the recoil starter rope
to
start the unit.