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OPERATION

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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 2)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the

side of the engine. Fast position is tor starting the engine,

normal cutting and better grass bagging. Slow position is

for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed onthis

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 con

trol. 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 lawn mower.

DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 3)

- Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator

presence control bar down to the handle and pushing

the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then

release the lever.

" Forward motion wil! stop when the operator presence

control bar is released. To stop forward motion without

stopping engine, release the operator presence control

bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold

operator presence control bar down to handle to con

tinue mowing without seif-propelling.

* To keep drive control engaged when turning corners,

push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground

while turning lawn mower.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL BAR

DRIVE

CONTROL

ENGAGE

DRIVE CONTROL

DRIVE

CONTROL

DISENGAGED

FIG.3

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 4)

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.

• Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Me

dium 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 ail 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.

NOTE:

Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for

mulching operation. To convert to discharging operation,

you must install the discharge deflector attachment in

cluded with your mower.

TO INSTALL DISCHARGING DEFLECTOR

(See Fig. 5)

• Lift door upward on it's hinge until the deflector frame can

be hooked over the door mounting bracket as shown.

® Release the door to rest against deflector frame.

• To return to mulching operation, reverse the above steps

and be sure door is in closed position.

DEFLECTOR

""■ ■ ■ ■ ■

.i'

MULCHER

DOOR

FIG. 5

CAUTION: Do not operate your lawn

mower without mulcher door in closed

position, discharge deflector in place,

Of approved grass catcher in place.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 6)

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.

• Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.

« Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on

the dipstick.

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