15
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ection
5 — o
peration
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could
be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
1.
Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold
the blade control down, squeeze either (or both) drive
controls against the upper handle to propel mower. See
Figure 5-3.
2.
To change speed, move speed control to the desired speed.
NOTE:
When selecting a drive speed, use the first speed
until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation
of the mower.
IMPORTANT:
If you are shifting speeds while the mower
is stationary it may be difficult to shift into first speed
under certain conditions. This is easily remedied by briefly
engaging the drive lever.
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.
NOTE:
Your mower is equipped with an advanced internal drive
system for ease of use and smooth shifting. When turning or
pulling the unit rearward, you may notice higher than normal
resistance in the rear wheels under certain conditions. This is
perfectly normal and can be remedied by allowing the unit to
roll forward slightly without the drive lever(s) engaged before
pulling backwards.
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and allow the rear
discharge door to close the rear opening of mower. For effective
mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to
grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use
the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Engage the right, the left, or
both the right and left control
levers to propel the mower.
Figure 5-3
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are
operating the mower.
1.
Attach grass catcher following instructions in the
“Assembly & Set-Up” section. Grass clippings will
automatically collect in bag as you run mower. Operate
mower till grass bag is full.
2.
Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control.
Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.
3.
Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from
the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass
clippings and reinstall the bag when complete.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
