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Theoperation ofanylawnmowercan
resultin foreignobjects thrownintothe
eyes,whichcanresultin severeeye
damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor
eyeshieldswhileoperating yourlawn
moweror performing anyadjustments or
repairs.Werecommend a widevision
safetymaskoverspectacles or standard
safetyglasses,
HOWTO USEYOURLAWN MOWER
CAUTION:Donot runyourlawnmower
withoutmulcher platein placeanddoor
closedor withoutan approved clipping
deflector o r grasscatcher in place. Never
attempt t o operatethe lawnmowerwith
the reardoorremoved or proppedopen.
ENGINE SPEED
Theenginespeedwasset atthe 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.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requiresthe operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium positionis best for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
laver-toward wheel, Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure all
wheels are in the same_et'_.
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
t
Lower Wheels for High Cut
_.._
_
" _Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
• Close the flip lid. Rip lid must be cloeed
while operating lawn mower.
• Lift the reer door on the mower housing and
place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.
• The grass catcher is
cured to the lawn
mower housingwhen the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
Hinge
Rear door
Grass catcher
frame
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence controlbarto stop engine.
• Lift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE:
Do not drag the bag when
emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
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