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• To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge
door on the mower and lift the grass catcher up.
Reinstall the rear mulching baffle and release the
rear discharge door.
WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,
again refer to the Safety Section in this
manual. Always be careful.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations
in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize
yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the operator’s eyes and
causing severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses while operating the mower,
or while performing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Figure 10
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the
unit. See Figure 10.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade. See Figure 10.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
These levers are located on each wheel and are used
to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at
the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
See Figure 10.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Stopping Engine
• Release blade control handle to stop the engine
and the blade.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolt
on the engine.
WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,
again refer to the Safety Section in this
manual. Always be careful.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from
chute area on the cutting deck. The
operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with
the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position until it is determine
which height is best for your lawn. See the Adjustment
Section for details.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your mower.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
Grass
Catcher