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The operationofany lawnmower can resultin
foralgnobjectsthrownintotheeyee,whichcan
resultinsevere eye damage, Alwayswear
safetyglassesoreye shieldswhileoperaling
yourlawnmowerorperforminganyadjust-
mentsorrepairs. We recommenda wide
visionsafetymaskover spectaclesorstandard
safetyglasses.
HOWTOUSE YOUR LAWNMOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
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 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 posi_oned
behind the lawn mower handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
DRIVE CONTROL
• Self-propelling is controlledby 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 drive control disengages.
Hold operator presence control bar down
to handle to continue mowing without self-
propelling.
• To keep drive control engaged when
turning corners, push down on handle and
liftfront wheels off ground wh=letuming
lawn mower.
Operator presence control Drive
bar "" "_\ " t control
\_ \_ Drive control
To engage drive control disengaged
TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT
• Raise wheelsfor lew cut and lowerwheels
forhighcoL
• Adjustcuttingheightto suityour require-
merits. Medium positionis bestformost
lawns.
• To change cuttingheight,squeeze adjuster
levertowardwheel. Move wheel up or
down to suityourrequirements. Be sure all
wheels are inthe same setting.
NOTE: Adjusteris properlypositionedwhen
platetab insertsintoholein lever. ALso,9-
positionadjusters(ifso equipped)allow lever
to be positionedbetween the platetabs.
Lower wheels for
high cut
Plate tab
Raise wheels for low
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
• Liftdoor upward on it'shinge until the
deflector frame can be hooked over the
door mounting bracket as shown.
• Release the door to rest against
deflector frame.
• To retum to mulchingoperation, reverse
the above steps and be sure door is in
closed position.
_ _, ,_'_._ Mulcher Door
Deflector
_ _------ Mounting
Bracket
_lb 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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