HOW
TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER
TO UNFOLD
HANDLE
IMPORTANT:
Unfold handles carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
o Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
o Remove protective padding,
raise upper
handle section into place on lower
handles and tighten both handle knobs.
° Remove handle padding holding
operator presence control bar to upper
handle.
o Your lawn mower handle can be
adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer
to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and
Adjustment
section of this manual.
Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
Lift up
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
"Your lawn mower
was shipped
ready to be
used
as a mulcher.
To convert
to bagging
or discharging:
• Open rear door and remove
mulcher
plug. Store
mulcher
plug in a safe place.
o You can now install catcher
or optional
clipping
deflector.
o To return to mulching
operation,
install
mulcher
plug into discharge
opening
of
mower.
Mulcher plug
CAUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without
mulcher
plug in place or approved
clipping
deflector
or grass catcher
in place.
Never
attempt
to operate
the lawn mower
with the rear door removed
or propped
open.
Lower
handle
Mowing
position
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