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 recommend
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
ACAUTION:
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
adjuster lever toward wheel.
Move
wheel up or down to suit your require-
ments. Be sure all wheels are in the
same setting.
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.
LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT
._._
Leve r_
_Pl_at_
RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT
TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING
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
discharge or optional grass catcher can
be attached.
• To return to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate as shown.
ACAUTION:
Do not run your lawn
mower without discharge
guard, ap-
proved grass catcher or mulcher
plate in
place.
Discharge
Housing
opening
Mulch
Hinge rod
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