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Converting to Side Discharge
• 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 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Compare Figure 6 with your equipment to get familiar
with the mower controls before operating it.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. 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.
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.
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.
NOTE:
The safety key must be in the run position to
start the mower for both systems, either the self starter
or recoil starter.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes.
This process recirculates the clippings back to the lawn.
Do not operate the mower if the mulching plug is not
firmly situated on the unit.
Start Control Button
The start control button is located on the upper left side
of the handle. See Figure 6. The start control button
must be depressed fully while pulling the blade control
handle toward upper handle for the engine to start. The
starter control button will automatically return to the off/
up position once the blade control handle is released.
NOTE:
The starter button must be depressed to start
the engine with either the self starter or recoil starting
system.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
This lever, located at each wheel, lets you adjust cutting
height of the grass. Remember to put all four levers at
the same height to avoid uneven cut.
Figure 6
Side
Chute
Deflector
Mulching
Plug
Hinge
Pin
Mulching
Plug
Start Control Button
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Safety Key