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Adjusting Throttle Speed
WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the
engine’s throttle speed while the engine is
running. Always stop the engine by
releasing the blade control handle before
adjusting the engine’s throttle speed.
The throttle control lever is located on the right side of
the engine. Adjust as follows:
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Slide the throttle control lever toward the turtle
(front of the engine) to slow the engine’s RPM.
Slide the throttle control lever toward the rabbit
(rear of the engine) to speed up the engine’s RPM.
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Always operate your mower with the engine in the
full throttle (rabbit) position for the most effective
mulching or bagging of the cut grass.
Using Your Rotary Mower
WARNING: Never operate your unit without
either the rear deflector or entire grass
catcher assembly in place.
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Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown
by the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
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For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and
could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick
grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut.
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Blade speed should be adjusted to the condition of
the lawn.
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For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of
the length of the grass at any one cutting. Lawn
should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
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This mower is designed to be operated at full
throttle to give you the best cut and do the most
effective job of bagging the cut grass.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug and ground it. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the mower again.
Using the Mulcher
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For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass
because it tends to stick to the underside of the
deck, preventing proper mulching of grass
clippings. New or thick grass may require a
narrower cut. The ground speed should be
adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to
grow in excess of 4", mulching is not
recommended. Mow using the grass bag (if so
equipped) to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4"
maximum before mulching.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments are made
to the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving
parts and heated surfaces (e.g. muffler).
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the
engine manual.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
Handle Height
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher
height position.To lower the handle height for your
convenience, proceed as follows.
Figure 11
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Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
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Remove the upper handle by removing the hand
knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out
of the way, being careful not to bend or kink cables.
Notch
Lower
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