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OPERATION
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
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.
• 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 ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 4)
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 adjuster lever toward
wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements.
Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.
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.
FIG. 3
SLOW
FAST
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 3)
The engine speed is controlled by a throttle located on the
side of the upper handle. FAST position is for starting,
normal cutting, trimming and better grass bagging. SLOW
position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.
FIG. 4
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 spectacles or standard safety
glasses.
PLATE TAB
LEVER
FIG. 6
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 5)
1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass
catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins.
2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing
when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher
frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug or plate or ap-
proved grass catcher in place. Never
attempt to operate the lawn mower with
the rear door removed or propped open.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 6)
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn
mower handle.
3. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and
bag handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause
unnecessary wear.
FIG. 5
PIVOT PINS REAR
DOOR
GRASS
CATCHER
HANDLE
CATCHER FRAME HOOK
GRASS
CATCHER
FRAME
HANDLE
BAG
HANDLE