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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
This blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Blade Contro
Electric Start
Recoil
Starter
Grass
Catcher
Side Deflector
Mulch Plug
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 9. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Drive Control Lever
Squeezing the drive control lever engages the drive
system. Releasing the clutch control disengages the
drive system. Release the clutch control to slow down
when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive control housing
on the upper handle. See Figure 9. This lever is used to
select the forward speed of the mower. When changing
your speed selection, release the drive clutch control.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used to close the side discharge
chute opening when mulching or bagging grass. Do
not remove the hinged mulching plug at any time, even
when you are not mulching.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
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Drive Control
Shift Lever
Height Adjustment Lever
* Casters are
optional equipment
Axle Bolt and Spring
Washer
Figure 9
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position.
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height
adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop
scalping.
Caster Lock
The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or
can be left to swivel freely. Lift and place the lock pins in
the larger holes for locked, straight ahead operation, place
pins in smaller holes to allow casters to rotate freely.
Before Starting
1. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit is
Electric Starter
(If Equipped)
The ignition switch is located
on the left side of the electric
starter handle panel. It is nec-
essary to charge the battery
for 8 to 10 hours before initial
use. Refer to the Maintenance
section for more information.
Cutting Height Adjust-
ment Lever
The height adjuster deter-
mines the cutting height of the
mower. The adjuster is located
Caster
above the left rear wheel.
Locking Pin
Casters
The front wheel cutting height
is determined by the selection
of one of six positions in each
caster assembly. See Figure 9.
To adjust, remove the wing nut
from the axle bolt. Slide the
axle bolt and spring washer
from the assembly and select
a cutting height. With the
spring washer on the axle bolt
reinsert in the square hole
desired, through the wheel
assembly and secure with the
wing nut previously removed.
(optional)
WARNING: When operating mower on
hills, front wheels should be locked in the
straight ahead position.
in the separate engine manual.
equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark
plug wire, make certain the metal loop on the end of
the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
(optional)
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