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OPERATION
5
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 3)
Engine speed is controlled by the throttle control located on
the upper handle.
• Move lever forward for fast ( ) engine speed, start-
ing, and for better grass bagging.
• Move lever backward for slow ( ) engine speed.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your
lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 4)
• Squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up
or down to suit your requirements. Release adjuster
lever.
• Make sure all wheels are at the same height.
FIG. 4
REMOTE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
FIG. 3
OPERATOR PRESENCE ENGINE CONTROL
BAR
Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence
engine control bar which requires the operator to be posi-
tioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and
operate the lawn mower.
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 con-
trol. The blade turns when the engine is
running.
FAST
SLOW
TO CONVERT MOWER
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:
REAR BAGGING (See Fig. 5) -
• Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. Store
mulcher plate in a safe place.
• You can now install grass catcher.
• To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install
mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower,
making sure all tabs are seated properly.
SIDE DISCHARGING (See Fig. 6) -
• Mulcher plate must be installed into rear discharge
opening of mower (see above instructions).
• Open discharge guard and install discharge deflector
under guard as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis-
charge deflector must be removed and discharge guard
must be closed.
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER
WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER
FOR MULCHING -
• Rear mulcher plate installed.
• Side discharge guard closed.
FOR REAR BAGGING -
• Rear mulcher plate removed.
• Grass catcher installed.
• Side discharge guard closed.
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -
• Rear mulcher plate installed.
• Side discharge deflector installed.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without rear mulcher plate in place or
approved grass catcher in place.
Never attempt to operate the lawn
mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
MULCHER PLATE
TABS
FIG. 5