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HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
(See Fig. 5)
The engine speed
is controlled
by a lever (red knob)
located on the side of the engine. Fast (_)
position is for
starting
the engine,
normal
cutting,
and better grass
bagging.
Slow (,_!)
position is for light cutting, trimming
and fuel economy.
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 un-
der any circumstances
attempt to de-
feat the function
of the operator control.
The blade turns
when
the engine
is
running.
.
Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres-
ence control bar which requires the operator to be
positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the fawn mower.
TO ADJUST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
(See Fig. 6)
•
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
.
Wheels are set in low cut for shipping.
Adjust cutting
height to suit your requirements.
Medium position is
best for most lawns.
•
To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-
ward wheel.
Move wheel up or down to suit your
requirements,
Be sure al] wheels are in the same
setting,
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL
LEVER
FIG. 5
LOWER WHEELS
FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
FIG. 6
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