Lawn-Boy 17750, Operator'S Manual

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Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure
that the engine shuts off within
3 seconds after releasing the
blade-control bar.
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Note:
Remove the key (if equipped) from the ignition
when you leave the machine.
Important:
When you release the blade-control
bar, the engine should shut off and the blade
should stop within 3 seconds. If they do not, stop
using your machine immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Mulching the Clippings
Your machine comes from the factory ready to mulch
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it before
mulching the clippings. Refer to
Removing the Grass
Bag (page 15) .
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and
leaf clippings from the lawn.
DANGER
A worn grass bag could allow small stones
and other similar debris to be thrown toward
you or bystanders, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
Check the grass bag frequently. If it
is damaged, install a new Lawn-Boy
replacement bag.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Lift up the rear deflector ( Figure 18 ).
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Figure 18
1. Rear deflector 3. Rod end (2)
2. Grass bag 4. Notch in the handle
bracket (2)
2. Insert the rod ends of the grass bag into the
notches in the handle brackets (
Figure 18 ).
3. Allow the rear deflector to rest on the bag.
Removing the Grass Bag
1. Lift up the rear deflector ( Figure 18 ).
2. Lift the grass-bag handle out from the notches
on the handle brackets and remove the bag from
the machine.
3. Close the rear deflector.
Operating Tips
General Mowing Tips
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
•
Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
•
If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut off the engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, remove the key (if equipped),
disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and
examine the machine for damage.
•
For best performance, install a new Lawn-Boy
blade before the cutting season begins or when
necessary.
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