OPERATION
5
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 4)
Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on the
upper handle.
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Move lever forward for fast engine speed, starting, and for
better grass bagging.
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Move lever backward for slow engine speed.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower
or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles
or standard safety glasses.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5)
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Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut.
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Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium
position is best for most lawns.
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To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward
wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be
sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into
hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow
lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.
FIG. 5
REMOTE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
FIG. 4
OPERATOR PRESENCE ENGINE CONTROL BAR
Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence engine
control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind
the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn
mower.
CAUTION: Federal regulations require an
engine control to be installed on this lawn
mower in order to minimize the risk of
blade contact injury. Do not under any
circumstances attempt to defeat the func-
tion of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
FAST
SLOW
LOWER WHEELS
FOR HIGH CUT
RAISE WHEELS
FOR LOW CUT
PLATE TAB
LEVER
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher.
To convert to bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 6A) -
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Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher
plug in a safe place.
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You can now install grass catcher.
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To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install
mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower.
SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 6B) -
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Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening
of mower (see above instructions).
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Unlock closed discharge guard by lifting latch and allow
guard to swing open to discharging position.
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Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
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To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge
guard must be closed and locked securely.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
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Rear mulcher plug installed.
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Side discharge guard closed and locked securely.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
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Rear mulcher plug removed.
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Grass catcher installed.
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Side discharge guard closed and locked securely.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
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Rear mulcher plug installed.
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Side discharge guard unlocked and open.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without rear mulcher plug inplace or ap-
proved grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn mower
with the rear door removed or propped
open.
MULCHER PLUG
FIG. 6A
