Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar (Figure 21).
Important:
When you release the blade control
bar, both the engine and blade should stop within 3
seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using your
mower immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Figure 21
Mulching the Clippings
Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to
Removing the Grass Bag) before mulching the clippings. If
the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and
lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side
Discharge Chute) before mulching the clippings.
Important:
The mower has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the mower unless you first
install the mulch plug securely on the mower (Figure
22).
Figure 22
1. Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and
lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side
Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Remove the mulch plug (Figure 23).
Figure 23
2. Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide
(Figure 24).
Figure 24
Note:
The lower rope guide releases the starter rope
when you pull the recoil start handle.
3. Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the top
of the mower (Figure 25).
Important:
The mower has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the mower unless you
first install the grass bag securely on the mower.
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