10.1 INSTALL THE MULCH COVER
Bolt
Bolt
Bolt
Nut
Nut
Nut
Washer
Bracket
Bracket
Bearing ring
Mulch cover
Bolt
The mower is configured for side discharge when shipped. If
mulching is desired:
1. Place the mulch cover on the tab on the mower housing.
2. Align the holes in the mulch cover and the holes in the
mower housing.
3. Install and tighten the bolts, screws, fixation clamps and
bearing ring as shown.
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OPERATION
WARNING
Wear eye protection during operation.
11.1 BEF ORE OPERATION
11.1.1 ADJU ST THE SEAT
Adj ust the seat position to ensure you are able to make firm
contact with the accelerator and brake pedals before operating
the mower.
1. Sit down on seat and lift the seat adj ustment lever.
2. While holding the lever, slide the seat to the desired
position.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in
position before operating the mower.
WARNING
Be sure the seat is locked into place before operating the
mower. A seat that is not secure can cause the operator to
shift and lose control of the mower and result in possible
death or serious personal inj ury.
11.1.2 ADJU ST THE DECK CUTTING
HEIGHT
Before using the mower, raise the deck height to the cutting
position best suited for your lawn.
Deck height is adj ustable from 1.5-4.5". Deck should be
raised while mowing is in progress to avoid stumps, rocks or
other obstacle that can be damage mower deck.
D e c k h e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t l e ve r
1. Stop the mower and disengage blades.
2. Turn key to OFF position and set the parking brake.
3. To raise the cutting deck, grasp the deck height
adj ustment lever, push left to disengage from slot, move
toward the back of the mower, then push right into slot to
secure.
4. To lower the cutting deck, grasp the deck height
adj ustment lever, push left to disengage from slot, move
toward the front of the mower, then push right into slot to
secure.
CAU TION
Hold the deck height adj ustment lever firmly when
setting the deck height and only release when it is
secure in the desired slot. Quickly letting go of the lever
may create a pinching or pulling hazard to the
operator’s hand.
11.1.3 ADJU ST THE STEERING CONTROL
LEVER
The steering control levers (2) can be adj usted for operator
comfort. By loosening the cap screws (2-1) that attaches the
upper control lever (2-2) to the lower lever (2-3), the upper
control lever can be pivoted to fit the operator’s personal
preference. The steering control levers should be adj usted so
that they align with each other when in the neutral position.
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