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The operationof any
lawn mower canresult
inforeign objects thrown
intothe eyes,which can
resultin severe eye dam-
age,Always wear safety glassesor eye
shieldswhile operating your lawn mower
or performingany adjustmentsor repairs,
We recommenda standardsafety glasses
or wide vision safety maskworn over
spectacles,
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance, It is not adjustable,
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
AI_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
function of the operator control, The blade
turns when the engine is running,
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle to start
and operate the lawn mower,
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, lift drive con-
trol bar up to handle,
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar,
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control
fully engaged against handle when in use,
Operator presence control bar
DRIVE
CONTROL CONTROL
ENGAGED DISENGAGED
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit
your requirements, Medium position is
best for most lawns,
• To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel, Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements,
Be sure all wheels are in the same set-
ting,
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,
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Plate tab
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER Lever
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your mowerwas shipped ready to be used as
a mulcher. To convert to side discharging:
• Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge deflector under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching operation, dis-
charge deflector must be removed and
mulcher door must be closed.
Open mulcher door
Discharge deflector
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