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Sliding Door Position
The sliding door [2] can be positioned to produce different mowing
results. If the preferred sliding door position is unknown, install a
grass catcher and begin mowing with the Clip Director knob [1] all the
way to the catcher position. Check the appearance of the lawn. As the
knob is moved towards the MULCH position, more grass will be
recycled back into the lawn. Adjust the Clip Director knob until the
desired result is achieved.
Rear Discharge
To discharge clippings to the
rear, remove the grass catcher
and position the Clip Director
knob [1] in the catcher range.
Maximum rear discharge
will occur when the Clip
Director knob is all the way
to the left (catcher)
position. As the Clip
Director knob is moved
toward the right (MULCH)
position, less grass will be
discharged though the rear
cutting-means enclosure.
Are You Ready to
Mow?
Be sure to wear protective clothing. Long pants and eye protection
can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects. Wear footwear that
protects your feet and won't let you slip if you mow on slopes or
uneven ground.
OPERATION
MOWING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the mower for the first time, please review
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (
page 2
)
and
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (
page 5).
Even if you have operated other mowers, take the time to become
familiar with how this mower works, and practice in a safe area until
you build up your skills.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area such as a garage. Your mower's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
FREQUENCY OF USE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use) please refer to the
Fuel
section
of the STORAGE chapter (page 17) for additional information
regarding fuel deterioration.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON position.
[1]
[2] (50% open)
CATCHING OR REAR DISCHARGE
AND SOME MULCHING
[2] (fully closed)
FULL CATCHING OR
REAR DISCHARGE
FULL MULCHING
[1] (catcher position)
[1] (MULCH position)
[2] (fully open)
[1]
ON
[1]
