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RemovingChuteRetainer
The chute deflector on your mower isheld inan upright
position by a retainer for shipping purposes only.
Remove the retainer by following steps below, before
running the mower for the first time.
• Push the chute deflector up and towards the
engine. Holding the deflector in this position,
remove the retainer. See Figure 6.
• Lower the chute deflector carefully to its operating
position keeping your fingers out of the way.
Figure 6
WARNING: The chute retainer must be
removed and discarded before operating
the mower.
InstallingMulchingBaffle
Install the mulching baffle on the right side of the deck
following these instructions. Make sure to follow the
correct sequence as indicated here.
• Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute deflector.
• Insert bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside the
chute opening. See Figure 7.
• Snap hooks of the mulching baffle over the hinge
pin of the chute deflector. See Figure 7. The hooks
must snap into place on the hinge pin, locking the
mulching baffle firmly onto the mower. For a close-
up of the hinge pin location, see inset.
• Release the chute deflector.
NOTE: Install bottom lip inside chute opening
(indicated by I in the figure below) before placing hooks
over the hinge pin "indicated by 2 in the figure below).
Chute
Deflector
Openin'g
Li| g Baffle
(install inside chute opening)
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.
EngineControls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
BladeControl Handle
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.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
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