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The operationof any lawn mowercan resultin
foreign objectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan
resultin severe eye damage. Alwayswear
safetyglasses or eye shieldswhileoperating
your lawn moweror performingany adjust-
meritsor repairs. We recommenda wide
visionsafety mask overthe spectaclesor
standardsafety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The enginespeed was set at the factoryfor
optimumperformance. Speed is notadjust-
able.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulationsrequirean
engine contrelto be installedon this lawn
mower in orderto m'mirnize the riskof blade
contactinjury.Do not underany circumstances
attemptto defeat the funcUon of the operator
contrel.The bladeturnswhen the engineis
running.
• Your lawn moweris equippedwi_ an
operatorpresencecontrolbar which
requiresthe operatorto be pos_
behind the lawn mowerhandleto start and
operatethe lawn mower.
TO ADJUST cUTrlNG HEIGHT
• All fourwheels are adjustedby a single
lever.
• Pulladjusterlevertowardwheel. To raise
mower, move leverforwardto desired
position.To lowermower,move the lever
towardthe rear.
Lower Wheels for high cut
Raise Wheels for low cut
GROUND
DRIVE
SPEEDS
Your lawn mower provides multiple speeds
to let you select the speed that suits you
best.
• Lower speeds are for slow, heavy/thick
grass cutting or trimming.
• Medium speeds are for normal grass
cutting or trimming.
• High is for light cutting and for ground
transport.
NOTE: Do not move speed control lever
unless the engine is running
TO OPERATE
DRIVE SYSTEM
• With engine running, select ground
speed by moving speed control lever to
desired position.
• To start forward motion, pull drive
control bar back against handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT:
Always keep drive control
bar fully engaged against handle when in
use.
Speed control_
"
lever
; ..
Drive control
engaged
Operatorpresence
control bar
Ddve control
disengaged
TO CONVERT MOWER
Yourlawn mower wasshipped readytobe
usedasa mulcher. T oconved to bagging or
discharging:
REAR BAGGING-
• Open rear doorand remove mulcherplug.
Store mulcharplugin a safe place.
• You can now install g rass catcher.
• Toconvert tomulching orcr_t_ging
operation,installmulcher plugintorear
dischargeopeningof mower.
SIDE DISCHARGING-
• Mulcherplug must be installedintorear
dischargeopening of mower (see above
instructions).
• Open mulcherdoor and installdischarge
deflector under guardas shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convertto mulchingor baggingopera-
tion,dischargedeflectormustbe removed
and mulcherdoormust be closed.
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