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Theoperation ofanylawnmower c an result i n
foreign objectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan
resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear
safetyglassesor eye shieldswhile operating
yourlawn moweror performing any adjust-
ments orrepairs. We recommenda wide
visionsafety mask overthespectaclesor
standardsafety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not adjust-
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION:
Federal regulations require an
engine control to be instalied on this lawn
mower in order to minimize the risk of blade
contact injury. Do not under any drcurnstances
attempt to defeat the function of the operator
control. The blade tums when the engine is
running.
• Your lawn mower is equ'Lopedwith an
operator presenca control bar which
requ','es the operator to be posiSoned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST cUTnNG
HEIGHT
• All four wheels are adjusted by a singie
lever.
• Pull adjustar lever toward wheeL To raise
mower, move lever forward to desired
position. To lower mower, move the lever
toward the rear.
Lower Wheels for high cut
Lever_
Raise Wheels for low cut
TO OPERATE
DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, lift drive control bar
up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT:
Always keep drive control bar
fully engaged against handle when in use.
Drive
Operator presence
control bar
control bar\.
To engage_-_
Drive control
drive control
desengaged
TO A'I'rACH GRASS CATCHER
• Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and
place the grass catcher frame hooks into the
slots of the rear door.
• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without dipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
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Rear door
slots
Grass
Catcher frame_'_
"_
hook
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
handle.
•
Remevegra_ catcher w i_ cippings from
Lq_,der l awn mowor handle.
• F-mp
from bag u ngboth fr ne
handle and bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
it will cause unnecessary wear.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
an_rle.
• Be sure mower is ievel and area around oil
fillis dean.
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fillto
the full line on _%edipstick.
• Use20ozs.
of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance
section of this manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Do not overfill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
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