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StoppingEngine
• Release blade control handle to stop the engine
and the blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
UsingYourLawnMower
• Do not operate the mower without the mulching
cover, the grass catcher bag, or the discharge
chute properly installed.
• Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown
by the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
• Forbestresults, donotcutwetgrassbecauseit
tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings,
poor mulching conditions, and could cause you to
slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass
may require a narrower cut.
• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less
of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be
trimmed in fall as long as there is growth.
• Always operate your mower with the engine in the
full throttle (rabbit) position for the most effective
mulching or bagging of the cut grass.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove spark plug wire from
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for
any damage. Repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Extensive
vibration of the mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
BaggingGrassClippings
You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings
while you are operating the mower. Attach the grass
catcher following instructions on page 10 of this
manual. The grass clippings will automatically collect in
the bag as you run the mower. Operate the mower till
the grass bag is full. Do NOT allow the bag to overfill
with grass clippings.
• Stop the engine completely by releasing the control
handle.
• Make sure that the unit has come to a complete
stop.
• Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away
from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings
See Figure 18.
Figure 18
AdjustingCuttingHeight
Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on
page 17 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting
height and the handle height.
• For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height
position high until you have determined which
cutting height is preferred.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER
,_ WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance work or
adjustments on your lawn mower.
CleaningMower
• Clean the underside of the mower deck after each
use to prevent any build-up of grass clippings. If this
debris is allowed to accumulate, it will result in rust
and corrosion.
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may
cause damage to electric components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in shortened life and reduced serviceability_
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• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a
piece of plastic under the gas cap.
• Tilt the mower so that the side with the air cleaner is
facing up. Hold the mower firmly.
• Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a
suitable tool. Do no".spray with water.
• Put the mower back on its wheels. Ifyou had put
plastic under the gas cap, remove it now.
WARNING:: Never tip the mower more than
90 degrees in any direction and do not leave
the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil
can drain into the upper part of the engine
causing a starting problem.
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