13
OPERATION
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage
lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
1.
Perform one of the following:
•
Bail and Single Lever Drive Controls - Once the engine is running, squeeze the
drive control against the upper handle to propel mower.
•
Dual Lever Drive Controls -
a. Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold the blade
control down, squeeze either (or both) drive controls against the
upper handle to propel mower. See Figure 13.
b. To change speed, move speed control to the desired speed.
NOTE:
When selecting a drive speed, use the first speed until you are
comfortable and familiar with the operation of the mower.
IMPORTANT:
If you are shifting speeds while the mower is stationary it may
be difficult to shift into first speed under certain conditions. This is easily
remedied by briefly engaging the drive lever.
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.
NOTE:
Your mower is equipped with an advanced internal drive system for ease of
use. When turning or pulling the unit rearward, you may notice higher than normal
resistance in the rear wheels under certain conditions. This is perfectly normal
and can be remedied by allowing the unit to roll forward slightly without the drive
lever(s) engaged before pulling backwards.
Engage the right, the left, or
both the right and left control
levers to propel the mower.
Figure 13
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge chute from the
mower. When you remove the grass catcher from the mower, ensure the rear
mulch plug (if equipped) is installed and allow the rear discharge door to close the
rear opening of mower. When you remove the side discharge chute, the mulching
cover will close. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass has been
allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the
mower.
1.
Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly section. Grass
clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower. Operate mower
until grass bag is full.
2.
Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make sure that the
unit has come to a complete stop.
3.
Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to
remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag when
complete.
WARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage
before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
