OPERATION
6
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)
• To remove grass catcher, release operator presence
control bar to stop engine.
• Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the
handle.
• Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
FIG. 7
OPEN POSITION
DISCHARGE GUARD
CLOSED POSITION
LIFT LATCH
TO UNLOCK
AND OPEN
FIG. 6B
GROUND DRIVE THREE SPEEDS
(See Fig. 8A)
Your lawn mower provides three (3) speeds to let you select the
speed that suits you best.
• Speed 1 is for slow, heavy/thick grass cutting or trimming.
• Speed 2 is for normal grass cutting or trimming.
• Speed 3 is for light cutting and for ground transport.
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
(See Figs. 8A & 8B)
• Select ground speed by moving speed control lever to
desired position.
• To start forward motion, lift drive control bar up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive control bar.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP DRIVE CONTROL BAR FULLY
ENGAGED AGAINST HANDLE WHEN IN USE.BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
FIG. 8A
1
2
3
DRIVE SPEED
CONTROL LEVER
DRIVE CONTROL
ENGAGED
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL
BAR
DRIVE
CONTROL
DISENGAGED
FIG. 8B