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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 adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR
LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
°
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance.
Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
A, CAU'RON: Federal regulations require an
engine controlto 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
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL
• Serf-propelling is controlled by holdingthe
operator presence control bar down to the
handle and pushing the drive control lever
forward until it dicks; then release the lever.
• Forward motion will stop when the operator
presence control bar is released. To stop
forward motion without stopping engine,
release the operator presence control bar
slightlyuntilthe drive control disengages.
Hold operator presence control bar down to
handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when turning
comers, push down on handle and lift front
wheels off ground while tuming lawn
mower.
Operator presence control
Drive
bar _
_ _
_
control
To engage drive control
disengaged
TO ADJUST cu'rrlNG
HEIGHT
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
merits. Medium pos'_ionis best for most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure all
wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positionedwhen
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever
to be positionedbetween the plate tabs.
Lower wheels for
high cut
Plate tab
Raise wheels for low
cut
NOTE: Your lawn mower has been
shipped
ready for mulching operation. To
convert to discharging operation, you must
install the discharge deflector attachment
included with your mower.
TO INSTALL DISCHARGING
DEFLECTOR
• Lift door upward on it's hinge until the
deflector frame can be hooked over the
door mounting bracket as shown.
• Release the door to rest against
deflector frame.
• To return to mulching operation, reverse
the above steps and be sure door is in
closed position.
MulcherDoor
Deflector
_._._
Mounting
Bracket
ACAUTION:
Do not operate your lawn
mower without mulcher door in closed
position, discharge deflector in place, or
approved grass catcher in place.
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