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TO CONVERT TO DIS CHARG ING
MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used
as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
• Lift discharge guard and remove
mulcher plate.
• Mower can now be used for side dis-
charge or optional grass catcher can be
attached.
• To return to mulching operation, sim ply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
CAUTION
: Do not run your lawn mower
with out discharge guard, ap proved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
Hooks
Housing
opening
Mulch plate
Hinge rod
Tab
Discharge
guard
The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign
objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye
shields while operating your lawn mower
or performing any ad just ments or repairs.
We recommend standard safety glasses
or a wide vision safety mask worn over
spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum per for mance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION:
Federal reg u la tions require
an engine control to be installed on this
lawn mower in order to minimize the
risk of blade contact injury. Do not un der
any cir cum stanc es attempt to de feat the
function of the operator con trol. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator pres ence 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 low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements. Me di um position is
best for most lawns.
• To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever to ward wheel. Move wheel
up or down to suit your re quire ments.
Be sure all wheels are in the same set-
ting.
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.
LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
Plate
tab
Lever
