Operator`s manual

• 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 into the rope guide
and tighten the wing nut.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Service engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the engine manufacturer's owner's/
operator's manual before you start the mower for the
first time, and also for successive uses. The engine
manual is packed seperately in the carton.
Starter Rope \
Upper Handle
Nut
Rope Guide
Figure 6
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations
in Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
BladeControlHandle(OperatorBail)
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower and must be depressed in order to
operate the unit. Release blade control handle to stop
engine and blade.
-- Blade Control Handle
(Operator Bail)
-- Choke Lever
__ Drive Clutch Control
Bag
Starter
Rope
Figure 7
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.
_ ARNING: This blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
GrassBag
The grass bag, located at the rear of the mower, is used
to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another site.
Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the
mower and emptied before any further mowing.
CuttingHeightAdjustmentLever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to
the Adjustment Section on page 11.
MulchingPlug
The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting grass clippings in a grass catcher,
this mower has the option of recirculating the clippings
back to the lawn. Refer to Figure 9.
EngineControls
See the engine manual for the location and function of
the controls on the engine.
,_ WARNING: Keep hands and feet away fromchute area on the cutting deck. The operation
of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while working on the
lawn mower.