Manual

Handle Mountinq
Pinch Here
Hairpin
Figure 4
Fasten the cables to the lower handle with the two
cable ties found on the lower handle. Be sure to
insert the post on the cable ties into the holes
provided on the lower handle. These holes may be
found on either the inside or outside of the handles.
Pull the cable ties tight and trim off the excess.
See Figure 5.
Cable Tie.
• Loosen the wing nut holding the rope guide to the
upper handle. See Figure 6.
• Squeeze the blade control handle against the
upper handle and pull starter rope out slowly.
• Thread the recoil starter rope intothe rope guide
and tighten the wing nut.
Handle
Starter Rope
Figure 6
Handle
Figure 5
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations
in Figure 6 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety
glasses while operating the mower, or
while performing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
BladeControlHandle
The blade control handle islocated on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed inorder to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade. See Figure 7.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
DriveClutchControl
The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive system.
Release the clutch control to disengage the drive
system. Release the clutch control to slow down when
approaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.
See Figure 7.
GrassBag
The grass bag is equipped with a bag-fill indicatorto
add convenience to your work. While the mower is
running, air will flow through the bag and intothe "sail."
If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through easily
pushing the sail up. If the grass catcher isfull, air does
not flow through itallowing the sail to fall. So the
position of the sail acts as a bag-fill indicator signifying
when to empty the grass bag.
CuttingHeightAdjustmentLever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to
the Adjustment Section in this manual. See Figure 7.