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Operation
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) supplied before
starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the machine before starting.
The operation of any 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 operating your mower or performing
any adjustments or repairs. We recom-
mend standard safety glasses or wide vi-
sion safety mask be worn over spectacles.
ENGINE SPEED
Engine speed was set at the factory for optimum
performance. It is not adjustable.
ENGINE CONTROL
WARNING
Federal regulations require an engine control to
be installed on this mower in order to minimize
the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any
circumstances attempt to defeat the function of
the blade control lever. The blade turns when the
engine is running.
• Your mower is equipped with a blade control
lever which requires the operator to be
positioned behind the mower handle to start
and operate the mower.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (FIG. 5)
MODELS WITH SPRING LOADED HEIGHT
ADJUSTERS
NOTE:
No tools required for models with spring
loaded height adjusters.
IMPORTANT:
Before adjusting the cutting height
consider what is best for the lawn being cut. For
best results never cut off more than one-third of
the total length of the grass.
D
Y
Fig. 5
Z
The cutting height can be adjusted by engag-
ing one of seven height adjustment tabs on the
index plate (Y). Press the spring lever (Z) toward
the wheel and rotate the spring lever to raise or
lower the wheel (D). Line up the square hole in the
spring lever with the tab on the index plate for the
desired cutting height and release the spring lever.
NOTE:
All four wheels MUST be adjusted in the
same height position.
