Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar
(Figure
19).
Note:
Remove the ignition key when you leave the
machine (electric-start models only).
Important:
When you release the blade-control
bar, both the engine and blade should stop within
3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop
using your machine immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Figure 19
Mulching the Clippings
Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it before
mulching the clippings. Refer to
Bag (page
12).
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Removing the Grass
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Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and
leaf clippings from the lawn.
Installing the Grass Bag
1.
Lift up the rear door
Figure 20
1. Rear door
2. Notch in the handle
bracket (2)
2.
Insert the rod ends of the grass bag into the
notches in the handle brackets
3.
Allow the rear door to rest on the bag.
Removing the Grass Bag
1.
Lift up the rear door
2.
Lift the grass-bag handle out from the notches
on the handle brackets and remove the bag from
the machine.
3.
Close the rear door.
(Figure
20).
3. Rod end (2)
4. Grass bag
(Figure
20).
(Figure
20).
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