Troy-Bilt Smart Touch 569 Operator's Manual page 11

2. Turnsafety key1/4turncounterclockwise toLOCK
position. Remove k eyandstoreina safeplace.
To De-Energize SmartTouch
TM
Starter
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
Turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn
clockwise).
While standing in the operating position, depress
the starter control button fully with your right thumb.
Using your left hand, pull the control handle all the
way toward the upper handle. (Release button and
wait until blade and starter stop rotating).
Release safety blade control handle (the start
control button will automatically return to OFF/UP ).
Remove safety key.
NOTE: Engine will crank upon actuating equipment
starting controls, but will not spark if spark plug wire
was removed from spark plug as described above.
Once engine has stopped cranking, Smart Touch
TM
starter is de-energized.
WARNING:
To operate the Smart Touch
TM
Starting system, follow the safety instructions
listed below. Remember that any breach of
these instructions may result in amputation or
severe laceration.
Using YourLawnMower
You can use your mower as a mulcher or a rear
bagger or for side discharge of grass.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown
by the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower.
For a healthylawn, always cut off one-third or less
of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be
trimmed in fall as long as there is growth.
,_ WARNING:
If the mower strikes a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove spark plug
wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect
for any damage. Repair the damage promptly
before restarting and operating the mower.
Adjusting Cutting Height
Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on
page 15 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting
height and the handle height.
For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height
position high until you can determine a suitable height.
Bagging GrassClippings
You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings
while you are operating the mower.
Attach grass catcher following instructions on page
8. Grass clippings will automatically collect in the
bag as you run the mower. Operate the mower till
the grass bag is full.
Once the bag is full, stop the engine and the mower
completely. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag
up and away from the mower to dispose of the
grass clippings.
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