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 recom-
mend a standard
safety
glasses
or wide
vision
safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOWTO
USEYOUR
LAWN
MOWER
ENGINE
SPEED
The engine
speed
was set at the factory
for optimum
performance.
Speed
is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
_I_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 control. 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
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
ad-
juster
lever toward
wheel.
Move wheel
up or down to suit your requirements.
Be sure all wheels
are in the same set-
ting.
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.
LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER
_
MOWER
FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
Lever
Plate
tab
TO CONVERT
MOWER
Your mower is shipped ready to be used
as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
• Lift discharge guard and remove
mulcher plate.
• Mower can now be used for side dis-
charge or optional grass catcher can be
attached.
• To return to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
_,CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, approved grass
catcher or mulcher plate in place.
Discharge
guard
Housing
Hooks
opening
Mulcher
Tab
Hinge rod
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