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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 adjustments
or repairs.
We recommend
a wide vision safety mask
over spectacles
or standard
safety
glasses.
HOWTO
USEYOUR
LAWI_i MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance.
Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_b,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
requires the operator to be pos'ftioned
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-
rnents. Medium position is 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 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 Cutp"L,._ J_,--.-,w
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH
GRASS CATCHER
• Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower.
• Lift the rear 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 secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
/I, 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 EMPTYGRASS
CATCHER
• To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence control bar to 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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