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Theoperationofanylawnmowercan resultin
foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan
resultinsevereeyedamage,Alwayswear
safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating
yourlawnmowerorperforminganyadjust-
mentsorrepairs,We recommendawide
visionsafetymaskoverthespectaclesor
standardsafetyglasses.
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
CAUTION: Federal regulationsrequire
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
tums 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.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
° Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-
ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns.
° To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster
lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down
to suit your requirements. Be sure allwheels
are inthe 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 High Cut P_
Raise Wheels _ Lever
for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
. Close the flip lid. Fliplid must be closed
while operating lawn mower,
° Lift the rear door on the mower housing and
place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket,
• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without dipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in place, Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
_- door
Hinge
bracket Grass catcher
fram_
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence control bar to stop engine,
° Lift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
itwilt cause unnecessary wear,
DRWE CONTROL
• 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 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 drivecontrol disengages,
Hold operator presence control bar down to
handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when turning
comers, push down on handle and lift front
wheels off ground while tuminglawn
mower.
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