Controls & Operation
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† If Equipped
Blade Control
Grass Catcher
Battery Charger †
Battery †
Mulch Plug
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Handle
Adjustment Lever
Side Discharge
Chute
Push Start Safety Key
Battery Level
Indicator
Motor Load
Indicator
Red
Blue
Green
Low Charge
Full Charge
Handle Panel
Figure 3-1
Controls and Features
Push Start Safety Key
The push start safety key is strapped to the
upper handle. It is both a removable key and
push button.
WARNING:
The push start safety
key is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operations.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper
handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze
it against the upper handle to operate the
mower. Release it to stop motor and blade.
WARNING:
The blade control is
a safety device. Never attempt to
bypass its operations.
Battery Level Indicator (Handle Panel)
The battery level indicator is located on
the handle panel. See Figure 3-1 inset. The
indicator shows the charge level of the battery
when the motor is on. When all indicators are
lit the battery is at full charge. As the battery is
discharging, the indicators will move toward
the left.
Motor Load Indicator (Handle Panel)
The motor load indicator is located on the
handle panel. See Figure 3-1 inset. The
indicator shows the load being placed on the
motor. The indicator lit all the way to the right
(in the red) indicates that a high load is being
placed on the motor; as the indicator is lit more
toward the center and left (in the green and
blue area), it indicates that a more normal and
minimal load is being placed on the motor.
IMPORTANT:
For optimum motor and battery
performance, it is recommended that the load
indicator be kept in the middle green area as
much as possible.
Handle Adjustment Lever
The handle adjustment levers are used to
adjust the handle to one of three handle
heights. Refer to Handle Assembly on page 7.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
The rear height adjustment lever is located
on the left rear wheel. The front height
adjustment lever is located on the left front
wheel. Both levers must be at the same relative
position to ensure a uniform cut. To adjust
the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height
Adjustment on page 8.
Mulch Plug
The mulch plug is used to cut clippings
multiple times while recirculating them back
into the lawn.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the
mower, is used to collect the grass clippings for
disposal. Refer to Grass Catcher on page 8 to
install the grass catcher.
Side Discharge Chute
The side discharge chute is typically used to cut
high grass that can not be mulched effectively.
Refer to Side Discharge/Mulch Plug on page 8
to attach the side discharge chute.
Mower Storage
Folding the handle forward allows the mower
to be stored in the vertical position. Refer to
Mower Storage on page 13.
