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TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
• Move throttle control lever (if equipped on the handle) to the SLOW position (turtle).
• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING:
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment
is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the 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.
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. Ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This permits
recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards the cut portion, then
recut at right angles to first direction.
For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as
long as there is growth.
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, thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.
Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired. See Safety labels in Figure 2.
SECTION 8: ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and
disconnecting spark plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Figure 9
Rear Height Adjustment Lever
Front Height Adjustment Lever
