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OPERATION
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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 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 for starting the
engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging Slow
(_) position isfor light cutting, trimming andfuel economy.
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL LEVER
FIG. 2
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
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 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)
• Seff-propeIling 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.
o Forward motion will 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 self-propelling
° To keep drive control engaged when turning corners,
push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground
while turning Iawn mower°
OPERATOR PRESENCE
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TO ENGAGE %_'__'.ni,tTR(3! \_,_= DRIVE CONTROL
_ROL %_ .......... _'_ DISENGAGED
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ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 4)
Raise wheels for tow cut and lower wheels for high cut.,
Wheels are set in low cut for shipping, Adjust cutting
height to suit your requirements,, Medium 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 all wheels are in the same
setting.
FIG. 4
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 thedeflector frame can
be hooked over the door mounting bracket as shown,
o 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,
MULCHER DOOR
DEFLECTOR_j__
FIG. 5
A CAUTION: Do not operate your lawn
mower without mulcher door in closed
position, discharge deflector in place,
or approved grass catcher in place.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 6)
Your lawn mower isshipped without oil in the engine.
. Be sure mower is level and area around of! fill is clean
o Remove engine oil cap wldipstick and fill tothe full line on
the dipstick_
• Use 20 ozs, of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see
"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual,
• Pour oil slowly Do not over fill,
• Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to
full line on dipstick.
. To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten
After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oft,and
every 25 hours thereafter You may need to change the
oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions
FIG, 3 7
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