Not for
Reproduction
13
B
Figure 4: Mower drive controls
A
Stopping the Mower
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
wheel drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.
3. Electric Start Models: Remove the key from the
electric start switch.
Handle Height Adjustment
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
!
!
The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as fol-
lows:
1. Loosen the lower nuts
(A, Figure 5)
on each
lower handle.
2. Move the handle assembly
(B)
up or down until
the desired position is achieved.
3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to
maintain the desired position.
Figure 5: Adjusting the handle height
B
A
Cutting Height Adjustment
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all
components to cool.
!
!
1. Pull the height adjusting latch
(A, Figure 6)
out-
ward and move to the desired cutting height.
Figure 6: Adjusting cutting height
A
2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The
highest cutting position is Notch 7
(Figure 7)
. The
lowest cutting position is Notch 1.
4.00 in
10,16 cm
1.25 in
3,18 cm
Figure 7: Cutting height settings (approximate)
Operation
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