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The opem..U.orl of any lawn mower
can resulttnforeign objectsthrown
intotheeyes, whichcan resultin
asvere eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shieldswhile operatingyour
lawn mower or performingany
adjustments
or repairs. We recommenda wide vision
s_ety mask over spectaclesor standmd
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factoryfor
optimumperformance. Speed is not adjust-
able.
ENGINE
ZONE CONTROL
•,CAUTION:
Federal regulations
require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the dsk
of blade contact injury. Do not under any
circumstances
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 presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST cu'rlrlNG
HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
mentso Medium position is best for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements. 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.
Plate Tab
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shippedready to be
used as a mulcher. To convertto baggingor
discharging:
REAR BAGGING
• Lift r eardoor ofthe lawn mower and plao
the grass catcher frame hooks onto the
door p ivot
l ns.
• To convert to mushing or discharging
' operation, remove grass catcher and
rear door.
Pivot pins
SIDE DISCHARGING
• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and installdischarge
deflectorunder guard as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulchingor bagging
operation,dischargedeflectormust be
removed and mulcher doormust be
closed,
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING
YOUR LAWN
MOWER
FOR MULCHING
-
• Rear door cloesd.
• Mulcher door closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING-
• Grass catcher installed.
• Muicher door dosed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING
-
• Rear door closed.
• Side discharge deflector installed.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mow(
without rear door closed
or approved
grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or propped open.
door
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