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RemovingChuteRetainer
The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright
position by a retainer for shipping purposes only.
Remove the retainer, following steps below, before
running the mower for the first time.
•
Push the chute deflector up and towards the
engine. Holding the deflector in this position,
remove the retainer. See Figure 6.
•
Lower the chute deflector carefully to its operating
position keeping your fingers out of the way.
Figure 6
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WARNING:
The chute retainer
must be
removed and discarded
before operating
the mower.
Installing MulchingBaffle
If your mower is equipped with the optional mulching
baffle, install it on the right side of the deck following
these instructions. Make sure to follow the correct
sequence as indicated here.
•
Lift up and hold the side-discharge
chute deflector.
•
Insert bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside the
chute opening. See Figure 7.
•
Snap hooks of the mulching baffle over the hinge
pin of the chute deflector. See Figure 7. The hooks
must snap into place on the hinge pin, locking the
mulching baffle firmly onto the mower. For a close-
up of the hinge pin location, see Figure 7 inset.
•
Release the chute deflector.
NOTE:
Install
bottom
lip
inside
chute
opening
(indicated by I in the figure below) before placing hooks
over the hinge pin (indicated by 2 in the figure below).
Chute
Deflector
\
Hooks
/
Opening
\
\
Lip of Mulching Baffle
(install inside chute opening)
Figure 7
IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your mower.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING:
The operation
of any
lawn
mower can result in foreign
objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely.
Always wear safety
glasses
while
operating
the mower,
or
while
performing
any
adjustments
or
repairs on it.
EngineControls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
BladeControlHandle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade.
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WARNING:
This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
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