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HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plate in place and door
closed or approved clipping deflector or
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear
door removed or propped open.
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum
performance. 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 under
any circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The
blade turns when the engine is running.
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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 CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig.3 )
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All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever.
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Pull adjuster 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
WHEEL
ADJUSTER
LEVER
RAISE WHEELS FOR
LOW CUT
OPERATION
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 wide vision safety mask
over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
FIG. 3
GROUND DRIVE SPEEDS
(See Fig. 4A)
Your lawn mower provides multiple speeds to let you select the
speed that suits you best.
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Lower speeds are for, heavy/thick grass cutting or trimming.
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Medium speeds are for normal grass cutting or trimming.
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High is for light cutting and for ground transport.
NOTE: Do not move speed control lever unless the engine
is running
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
(See Figs. 4A & 4B)
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With engine running select ground speed by moving speed
control lever to desired position.
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To start forward motion, pull drive control bar back against
handle.
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To stop forward motion, release drive control bar.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP DRIVE CONTROL BAR FULLY
ENGAGED AGAINST HANDLE WHEN IN USE.
DRIVE SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
DRIVE CONTROL
ENGAGED
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10
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FIG. 4A
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL
BAR
DRIVE
CONTROL
DISEN-
GAGED
FIG. 4B
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