Features
A. BLADE CONTROL
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the
mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle
to operate the mower. Release the blade control to stop
blade and engine.
This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operation.
B. DRIVE CONTROL
There are four drive control configurations.
1. Bail Drive Control (If Equipped) - The bail drive
control is located on the underside of the upper
handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze
it against the upper handle to engage the drive;
release it to stop mower.
2. Single Lever Drive Control (If Equipped) - The
single lever drive control is located on top of the
upper handle and is used to engage the drive.
Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it to slow down or stop mower.
3. Dual Lever Drive Controls (If Equipped) - The
dual lever drive controls are located on top of the
upper handle and are used to engage the drive.
Squeeze the right, left, or both right and left
controls against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it/them to slow down or stop mower.
4. Premium Drive Control (If Equipped) - The
premium drive control is located on the upper
handle and is used to engage the drive. Pushing the
control forward will engage the drive. The farther
the control is pushed forward, the faster the mower
will propel. Once pressure is released from the
control it will return to the neutral position and the
drive will be disengaged.
C. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The speed control is located on the variable speed control
housing on the upper handle. This control is used to select the
forward speed of the mower.
IMPORTANT:
Move the speed control only when the engine is
running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine OFF
can damage the mower.
OPERATION
WARNING
D. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
There are three cutting height adjustment configurations.
1. Dual Lever - The dual lever cutting height
adjustment levers are located above the front and
rear right wheels. To adjust the cutting height, refer
to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 12.
2. Single Lever - The cutting height adjustment lever
is located above the rear left wheel. To adjust the
cutting height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment
on page 12.
3. Rear Wheel/ Caster Wheels - The rear wheel
cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the rear left wheel. The caster wheels adjust by
moving the wheel bolts to the desired position. To
adjust the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height
Adjustment on page 12.
E. RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the mower and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the mower.
F. ELECTRIC STARTER PUSH KEY (IF EQUIPPED)
The electric starter push key is located on the right side
of the upper handle. It is both a removable key and push
button and is only provided on electric start models.
NOTE: Remove the key when the mower is unattended or
in
storage to prevent unauthorized operation.
safe place out of the reach of children.
1. Mowers equipped with electric starters are also
equipped with a battery in an enclosed battery box
(a) or a removable battery pack (b).
G. GRASS CATCHER (IF EQUIPPED)
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used
to collect the grass clippings for disposal. Once the bag is
full, remove it up through the handles and empty it before
any further mowing.
H. MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED)
The mulch plug is located on the right side of the mower
and is used for mulching purposes (recirculating the
clippings back to the lawn).
I. REAR MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED)
On select mowers, the mulch plug is a separate
component. If equipped, this mulch plug must be
installed into the rear bagging discharge area when using
the mower as a mulcher (recirculating the clippings back
to the lawn) or side discharge.
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