Controls & Operation
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Controls and Features
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 unit.
Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING:
The blade control is a safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Dual Lever Drive Controls
The dual lever drive controls are located on top
of the upper handle and are used to engage the
drives. Squeeze the right lever to engage the rear
wheel drive. Squeeze the left lever to engage
the front wheel drive. Completely releasing both
levers will slow down or stop the mower from
propelling.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The front cutting height adjustment lever is
located above the right front wheel. The rear
cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height,
refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page .
Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the
mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for
disposal. Once the bag is full, remove it up
through the handles using the grass catcher
handle and empty it.
Mulch Plug (If Equipped)
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass
catcher or using the side discharge chute, some
mower models have the option of recirculating
the clippings back to the lawn. This is called
mulching.
Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped)
Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To
discharge the grass clippings to the side, follow
the instructions in the Side Discharge Chute
section on page to attach the side discharge
chute.
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away
from the chute area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning label on the unit.
Deck Wash (If Equipped)
Your mower’s deck may be equipped with a fast
attach deck wash nozzle on its surface as part of
its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse
grass clippings from the deck’s underside.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Electric Starter Push Key
(If Equipped)
The electric starter push key is located on
the right side of the upper handle. It is both
a removable key and push button and is only
provided on electric start models.
NOTE:
On select units, the electric start is
activated by a removable turn key.
Blade Control
Mulch Plug*
Dual Lever Drive Control
(Front Wheel Drive Lever)
Dual Lever Drive Control
(Rear Wheel Drive Lever)
Rear Discharge Door
Side Discharge Chute*
Rear Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Front Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Deck Wash*
Recoil Starter
Bumper*
Electric Starter
Push Key*
Grass Catcher*
* If Equipped
