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RemovingChuteRetainer(Models080 Series)
The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright
position by a retainer for shipping purposes only.
Remove the retainer byfollowing the steps below,
before running the mower for the first time.
Push the chute deflector up and towards the
engine. Holdingthe deflector inthis position,
remove the retainer. See Figure 5.
Lower the chute deflector carefully to itsoperating
position keeping your fingers out ofthe way.
Deflector
Retainer
Figure 5
WARNING: The chute retainer must be
removed and discarded before operating
the mower.
InstallingMulchingBaffle(Model080 Series)
Ifyour mower isequipped with the optional mulching
baffle, install itfollowing these instructions:
Lift up side discharge chute and insert the mulching
baffle so that the notches at the bottom of the baffle
sit firmly on the lip of the deck opening.
See Figure 6.
Snap the hooks of the baffle over the hinge pin on
the discharge chute. Make sure that the hooks
snaps into place, locking the mulching baffle firmly
onto the mower.
Release the side discharge chute.
InstallingSide DischargeChute (Model 090 Series)
If your mower isequipped with the optional side
discharge chute, install it following these instructions:
Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute over the
hinge pin on the mulching baffle. Make sure that the
hooks snaps intoplace, locking the chute firmly
onto the mower. See Figure 7.
Release the mulching baffle.
Discharge
Baffle"
Hook
on Top of Lip
Figure 6
Hinge
Pin
Mulching
Baffle
Side Discharge
Chute
Hooks
Figure 7
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety
glasses while operating the mower, or
while performing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
BladeControlHandle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade. See Figure 8.
i_ WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
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