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The operation of any lawn mower
can resultin foreign objects thrown
intothe 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 spectacles or standard
safetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
ACAUTION: 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 control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL
• Self-propelling is controlled by holding the
operator presence control bar down to the
handle and pushing the drive control lever
forward untilitclicks; then release thelever.
• Forward motion willstop when the operator
presence control bar is released. To stop
forward motion without stopping engine,
release the operator presence control bar
slightlyuntilthe drive control disengeges.
Hold operator presence control bar down
to handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when
tuming corners, push down on handle and
liftfront wheels off ground while tuming
lawn mower,
Operator presence control Drive
bar _ control
To engage ddve control
Drive control
disengaged
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
• Raise wheals for low cut and lower wheels
for highcut.
• Adjustcutting heightto suityour require-
merits. Medium positionis bestfor most
lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze
adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements. Be
sure all 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.
Lower wheels for Plate tab
high cut
Raise wheels for low
Lever
cut
NOTE: Your lawn mower has been
shipped ready for mulching operation. To
convert to discharging operation, you
must install the discharge deflector
attachment included with your mower.
TO INSTALL DISCHARGING
DEFLECTOR
• 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
•_ Mulcher Door
\
Bracket
_:_CAUTION: Do not operate your lawn
mower without mulcher door in closed
position, discharge deflector in place, or
approved grass catcher in place.
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