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Controls & Operation
3
9
† If Equipped
Blade Control
Lockout Lever
ON/OFF Switch †
Grass Catcher †
Recoil Starter
Deck Wash
Single Lever Cutting
Height Adjustment
Lever †
Mulch Plug
Rear Wheel
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever †
Caster Wheel
Cutting Height
Adjustment †
Side Discharge
Chute
Premium Drive
Control
Electric Starter
Push Key †
Figure 3-1
Lawn Mower controls and features are illustrated in Figure 3-1 and described on the following pages.
WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate
this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions may result in personal injury.
IMPORTANT: Your mower features a two step
process to engage the blade:
Lockout Lever
The lockout lever is attached to the blade
control on the upper handle of the mower.
Press down on it prior to engaging the blade
control.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper
handle of the mower. After pressing down
on the lockout lever, depress and squeeze it
against the upper handle to engage the blade.
Release it to stop the blade.
WARNING: The blade control is
a safety device. Never attempt to
bypass its operations.
Premium Drive Control
The premium drive control is located on the
upper handle and is used to engage the drive.
Pushing the control forward will engage
the drive. The farther the control is pushed
forward, the faster the mower will propel. Once
pressure is released from the control it will
return to the neutral position and the drive will
be disengaged.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
There are two cutting height adjustment
configurations.
Single Lever (If Equipped)
The cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the rear left wheel. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on
page 8.
Rear Wheel/ Caster Wheels (If Equipped)
The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever
is located above the rear left wheel. The caster
wheels adjust by moving the wheel bolts to the
desired position. To adjust the cutting height,
refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on
page 8.
Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the
mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for
disposal. Once the bag is full, remove it up
through the handles using the grass catcher
handle and empty it.
Mulch Plug
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in
a grass catcher or using the side discharge
chute, some mower models have the option
of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn.
This is called mulching.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To
discharge the grass clippings to the side, follow
the instructions on page 7 in the Assembly &
Set-Up section to attach the side discharge
chute.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the chute area on
cutting deck. Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Deck Wash
Your mower’s deck is equipped with a fast
attach deck wash nozzle on its surface as part
of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to
rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside.
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