Operation Manual

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ENGLISH
Rear Discharge
To discharge clippings to the
rear, remove the grass bag
and position the Clip
Director knob [1] in the BAG
range.
Maximum rear discharge will
occur when the Clip Director
knob is all the way to the left
(BAG) position. As the Clip Director knob is moved toward the right
(MULCH) position, less grass will be discharged though the rear
discharge guard.
Are You Ready to Mow?
Be sure to wear protective clothing. Long pants and eye protection
can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects. Wear footwear that
protects your feet and won't let you slip if you mow on slopes or
uneven ground.
OPERATION
MOWING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the mower for the first time, please review SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) and PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (page 6).
Even if you have operated other mowers, take the time to become
familiar with how this mower works, and practice in a safe area until
you build up your skills.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area such as a garage. Your mower's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON position.
2. Move the throttle lever [1]
to the FAST [2] position.
3. With the blade control
lever [2] released, pull the
starter grip [1] lightly until
you feel resistance, then
pull briskly. Return the
starter grip gently.
4. Put the throttle lever [1]
in the FAST position [2]
to mow or to the SLOW
position [3] to idle.
[2] (fully closed)
FULL BAGGING OR
REAR DISCHARGE
FULL MULCHING
[1] (BAG position)
[1] (MULCH position)
[2] (fully open)
[1]
ON
[1]
STOP
SLOW
FAST


[1]
[2]
C
[1]
[2]
STOP
SLOW
FAST


[2]
C
[3]
D
[1]
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