Operator`s manual

Read these instructions and this manuai in its entirety
before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn
mower° Your new lawn mower' has been assembled at the
factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled
for shipping purposes° Atl parts such as nuts, washers,
bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been
placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper
operation of your lawn mower, atl parts and hardware you
assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct
tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
Remove loose parts included with rr_owero
• Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel
down flat.
• Remove all packing materials except padding between
upper and tower handle and padding holding operator'
presence control bar to upper handle°
o Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-
oughly for additional loose parts.
HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)
IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS
NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.
° Raise handles until lower handle section locks into
place in mowing position.
- Raise upper handlesection into place on lower handle,
remove protective padding and tighten both handle
knobs.,
. Remove handle padding holding operator presence
control bar' to upper' handle.
- Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted !or your
mowing comfort, Refer to Adjust Handle in the
Service and Adjustment section of this manual.
NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your
lawn mower are not adjusted to the same position as the
front wheels. Before operating mower adjust all wheels to
the same cutting height position.
OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLBAR
UPPER HANDLE
LOWER HANDLE
FIG. 1
MULCHERPLUG
FIG, 2
&
MOWING POSITION
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CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug in place or ap-
proved clipping deflector or grass
catcher in place. Never attempt to op-
eratethe lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
(See Fig. 2)
Your lawn mower w,_s shipped ready to be used as a
mulcher_ To convert to bagging or' discharging:
. Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store
mulcher plug in a safe place.,
o You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflec-
tor.
- To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plug
into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are
seated properly.
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