Stanley 309311x692A, Instruction Book

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Speed Control Pedal Positions
The forward speed is controlled by the position
of the shift lever and the speed control pedal .
The following chart provides functions along
with the positions of the shift lever and the
speed control pedal . Always operate the en-
gine with the throttle control in the FAST posi-
tion.
How To Use The Parking Brake
(Figure 7)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2)
forward.
2. Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake
pedal (2) and then release the parking
brake lever (6) . Make sure the parking brake
will hold the unit.
4. To release the parking brake (6) , completely
push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward.
The parking brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the
operator’s position, move the shift
lever to the neutral (N) position. Set
the parking brake. Move the blade rotation
control to the DISENGAGE position. Stop
the engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height
(Figure 10)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the
lift lever (5) as follows.
1. Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the
mower housing and back to raise the mower
housing.
2. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move
the lift lever (5) to the highest position and
move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 4)
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2)
forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on
the pedal.
2. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the
DISENGAGE position.
3. Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL
position.
4. Set the parking brake (6) .
WARNING: Make sure the parking
brake will hold the unit.
5. Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW
position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3)
to the OFF position. Remove the key.
How To Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position be-
tween SLOW and FAST.
4. To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster
speed.
How To Install The Side Discharge
Attachment (Figure 11)
WARNING:
To prevent the en-
gine from starting, disconnect
the wire from the spark plug.
Make sure the attachment clutchblade
rotation control is in the DISENGAGE
position.
The mulcher cover (1) lets you mulch the grass
for a clean, fine cut. To discharge the grass out
the side, install the side discharge attachment
(2) as follows.
1. Remove the two wingnuts (3) that secure
the mulcher cover (1) .
2. Lift the mulcher cover (1). Mount the side
discharge attachment (2) onto the same
bolts that secured the mulcher cover (1) .
3. Secure the side discharge attachment (2)
with the wingnuts (3) .
4. To mulch, remove the side discharge at-
tachment (2) and mount the mulcher cover
(1) to the mower housing with the wingnuts
(3) .
How To Operate With The Mower
Housing
WARNING:
The mulch cover is a
safety device. Do not remove
the mulch cover. The deflector
forces the discharged material toward
the ground. Always keep the deflector
in the down position. If the deflector is
damaged, replace the deflector with
an original equipment part from an au-
thorized service center.
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the
mower housing, always operate with the
throttle control in the FAST position.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the lift lever to a height of cut position.
In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the
highest position first and then lower the
mower housing to a lower position.
3. Move the throttle control to the SLOW posi-
tion.
4. Slowly move the blade rotation control to the
ENGAGE position.