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To Change Cutting Height:
First unlock the setting by pulling the leaver away from
the mower out towards the right.
You can now move the leaver either towards the front
wheel (increasing the height) or back towards the rear
bag (decreasing the height).
Starting the Engine
1. Hold the Blade- control bar against the handle.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, Release the blade control bar and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Important: When releasing the blade control bar
both the blade and engine should stop within 3
seconds. If they both do not stop properly discontinue
use of the machine and contact an authorized Service
2. Pull the recoil- start handle.
Important: If the machine does not start after
multiple attempts contact your Authorized Service
Dealer.
Forward Travel
To travel forward
Pull lever to handle and hold
To stop Travel Forward
Release Lever
Note: Do not pull mower backwards when you are
using the self-propelled travel.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Shut engine off.
2. Set mulching lever to bag setting.
3. Lift up the rear deflector.
4. Insert the grass catcher onto the handle bracket
rod.
5. Lay the deflector plate down onto the bag.
Stop Engine Before removing or installing
discharge chute, grass catcher, or guard in place.
Do not mow without discharge chute, grass
catcher, or guard in place.
Removing the Grass Bag
1. Lift up the rear deflector.
2. Lift the grass-bag handle out from the bracket
rod and remove the bag from the machine.
3. Close the rear deflector.
1
st
= 1.125
inch
2
nd
= 1.250 inch
3
rd
= 1.625 inch
4
th
= 1.875 inch
5
th
= 2 .250 inch
6
th
= 2.500 inch
7
th
= 2.875 inch
8
th
= 3.250 inch
9
th
= 3.500 inch
10
th
= 3.875 inch
