Operator`s manual

Forahealthierlawn,nevercutoffmorethanone-
thirdofthetotallengthofthegrass.Yourlawn
shouldbecutinthefallaslongasthereisgrowth.
Thismowerisdesignedtobeoperatedatfull
throttletogiveyouthebestcutanddothemost
effectivejobofmowingormulching.
,i_ WARNING" If the mower strikes a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for
any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower.
Mulching
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing
proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass
may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should
be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow
in excess of 4", mulching is not recommended. Mow
using the grass bag to reduce the grass height to 3 114"
maximum before mulching.
AttachingMulchingPlug
• For the correct orientation of the mulch plug when
installing it, see Figure 9 inset.
• Lift the rear discharge door and remove the grass
bag, if installed. Insert the mulching plug as shown
below in Figure 9.
AttachingGrassBag
• Lift the rear discharge door and remove the
mulching plug, if installed.
• Lift the rear discharge door and hang the grass bag
on the mower. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
EmptyingGrassBag
• Release the blade control handle to shut off engine.
• Lift the rear discharge door and pull the bag away
from the mower.
• Lift the grass bag up and away from the mower.
See Figure 11. Dump the grass clippings at the
appropriate disposal site.
This side up
This side down
Hold rear discharge
door this way
Figure 11
Insert mulch
plug this way
Figure 9
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