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Theoperationof anylawn
mowercan resultin foreign
objectsthrownintothe
eyes,whichcan resultin
severeeyedamage.Always
wearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhile
operatingyourlawnmowerorperforming
anyadjustmentsor repairs.We recom-
mendstandardsafetyglassesor awide
visionsafetymaskwornoverspectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINESPEED
Enginespeedwas setatthefactoryfor
optimumperformance.Itisnotadjustable.
ENGINEZONECONTROL
_I_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 positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower.
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, lift drive con-
trol bar up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control
fully engaged against handle when in use.
Operator
presence
control bar
DRIVE CONTROLENGAGED
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements. Medium position is
best for most lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster 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.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower
and place the grass catcher frame side
hooks onto the door pivot pins.
2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
_L,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug or approved grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to op-
erate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
Pivot "
Rear
door
Grass
catcher
handle
Catcher frame hook
DRIVE CONTROLDISENGAGED
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