8
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The rope guide is attached to the right side of the
upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures
the rope guide. For location of the wing nut, see
Figure 4.
Figure 4
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With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, and with the safety key in the locked
position, pull the starter rope out of the engine. Slip
the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the
wing nut. See Figure 4.
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Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
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Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To
convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the
mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side-
discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug.
See Figure 5.
Figure 5
SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage them quickly.
Figure 6
Blade Control Handle
WARNING: The blade control handle is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations. Doing so, may result in personal
injury through contact with the rotating blade.
The blade rotates whenever the engine is
running and when the self starter is de-
energized.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 6. The blade control handle
and starter control button must be depressed in order to
operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to
stop the engine and blade and to energize the self
starter.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter handle is attached to the upper
handle. See Figure 6. The recoil starter is used to start
the engine when the self starter is in the de-energized
mode.
Safety Key
The safety key is located on the engine. See Figure 6.
The safety key is a safety device used to activate and
deactivate the self starter system. The self starter
system will not work without the key in it’s proper
position. See engine manual for further information
pertaining to the safety key.
Slip rope into
rope guide
Wing Nut
Rope
Guide
Hinge Pin
Mulching Plug
Hook
Deflector
Mulching
Plug
Start Control Button
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Safety Key
