The operation
of any lawn
SAFETY
GLASSESmower
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.
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE
SPEED
The engine
speed
was set at the factory
for optimum
performance.
Speed
is not
adjustable.
ENGINE
ZONE
CONTROL
_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.
TO CONVERT
MOWER
Your lawn 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.
• II, C AUTION:
Do not run your lawn mower
without
discharge
guard,
approved
grass
catcher
or mulcher
plate
in place.
Hinge rod
Discharge
Housing
opening
Hooks
Mulcher plate
Tab