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 For rear discharge of grass clippings, do not install the

grass catcher. To improve discharging performance,

raise the blade height setting.

 For best performance, always cut off one-third or less

of the total height of the grass.

 When cutting long grass, reduce walking speed to allow

for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the

clippings.

 Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the

deck and prevent proper bagging or discharge of the

grass clippings.

 New or thick grass may require a narrower cut path.

 Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use

to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other

accumulated debris.

SLOPE OPERATION (Fig. 6)

 Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents

that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes

requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope,

do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to mow

slopes greater than 15 degrees.

 Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

 Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps

which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide

obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by

the blade.

 Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause

serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your bal-

ance, release operator presence control immediately.

 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;

you could lose your footing or balance.

EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER (Fig. 7)

 Stop the mower and wait for the blade to come to a

complete stop.

 Lift the rear discharge door.

 Grasp grass catcher by its handle and lift to remove

from mower.

 Empty grass clippings.

 Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass

catcher.

STARTING THE ENGINE

 Firmly push the primer bulb 3 times.

NOTE: This step is not usually necessary when starting

an engine that has already run for a few minutes.

 Hold the operator presence control bar down against

the handle.

 Pull the starter cord until the engine runs. Release the

starter cord slowly so the rope does not snap back.

NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat priming steps in

cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may cause

flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood the engine,

wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT

repeat priming steps.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

 Release the operator presence control bar and allow

the engine comes to a complete stop.

SETTING BLADE HEIGHT (Fig. 4)

When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a

low-cutting position. Before using the mower for the

first time, adjust the cutting position to the height best

suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between

1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool months and between 2 in. and

3 in. during hot months.

To set the blade height:

 To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment

lever and move it toward the back of the mower.

 To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment

lever and move it toward the front of the mower.

SETTING HANDLE HEIGHT (Fig. 5)

The height of the handle can be easily adjusted for opera-

tor preference.

To adjust the handle height:

 Remove the handle knob.

 Slide out the handle bolt and adjust the height to the

other opening.

 Reinstall the handle bolt and knob. Tighten the knob

securely.

 Repeat on the other side of the handle.

MOWING TIPS

 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and

other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades

or engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by

the mower in any direction and cause serious personal

injury to the operator and others.

OPERATION

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