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Operation
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the ma-
chine and in the manual(s) supplied before starting. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the machine before starting.
The operation of any mower can result in for-
eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
We recommend standard safety glasses or wide
vision safety mask be worn over spectacles.
ENGINE SPEED
Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum perfor-
mance. It is not adjustable.
ENGINE CONTROL
WARNING
Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed
on this mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact
injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat
the function of the blade control lever. The blade turns
when the engine is running.
• Your mower is equipped with a blade control lever which
requires the operator to be positioned behind the mower
handle to start and operate the mower.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (FIG. 5)
NOTE:
Use 9/16 in. wrenches, sockets or adjustable
wrenches to complete these steps.
IMPORTANT:
Before adjusting the cutting height consider
what is best for the lawn being cut. For best results never
cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass.
The cutting height can be adjusted by assembling the wheel
(D) into one of the three height adjustment holes (O). The
height is adjusted in 0.875” (22 mm) increments.
1. Remove axle bolt (P), wheel (D), washer (Q) and flange
nut (R).
2. Reassemble the axle bolt and wheel in the desired
cutting height adjustment hole (O). Secure with flange nut.
3. Torque axle bolt to 10 ft/lbs.
NOTE:
All four wheels MUST be assembled in the same
height position.
R
Q
P
O
Fig. 5
D
CONVERTING MOWER FORM SIDE DISCHARGE TO
MULCH PLUG (FIG. 6)
The mower was shipped as a mulcher.
To convert the mower to side discharge:
Lift the mulching cover (F) and slide the hooks (S) on the
side discharge chute (E) under the hinge pin (T) on the
mulching cover as shown.
NOTE: DO NOT
remove the mulching cover at any time.
To convert the mower from side discharge to mulching:
Lift the mulching cover (F) and slide the side discharge chute
(E) from under the hinge pin (T) on the mulching cover. Store
the discharge chute in a safe place for future use.
E
T
Fig. 6
S
F
