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Theoperationofanylawn
mowercanresultinforeign
objectsthrownintotheeyes,
whichcanresultinsevere
eyedamage.Alwayswear
safetyglassesoreyeshieldswhileoper-
atingyourlawnmoweror performing any
adjustments or repairs, We recommend a
standard safety glasses orwidevision safety
mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. It is not adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
,_IiOAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installedon 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 ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for lowcut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cuttingheighttosuit
your requirements. Medium positionis
best for most lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel
upordown to suityourrequirements. Be
sure all wheels are inthe same setting.
NOTE; Adjuster isproperlypositionedwhen
plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-
positionadjusters(ifsoequipped)al]owlever
to be positioned between the platetabs.
LEVERBACKWARD Platetab
TO LOWERMOWER
LEVERFORWARDTO RAISEMOWER Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. Toconvertto bagging
or discharging:
REAR BAGGING
* L_ rear doorof the lawn mower and
place the grasscatcherframe hooks
onto the doorpivot pins.
• To convertto mulching or discharging
operation, remove grass catcherand
close rear door,
Pivot Rear Grass
catcher
handle
Catcher frame hook
SIDE DISCHARGING
° Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge deflector under door as shown,
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
° Toconvert to mulching or bagging opera-
tion, discharge deflector mustbe removed
and mulcher door must be closed,
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
1. Rear doorclosed.
2. Mulcher door closed,
FOR REAR BAGGING -
1. Grass catcher installed.
2. Mulcherdoor closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
1, Rear door closed,
_t Discharge deflector installed,
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without rear door closed, clipping deflector
or approved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with the
rear door removed or propped open.
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Openmulcherdoor
Install
discharge
7 deflector
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