Manual

RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the Io _er handle. See Figure 5. Stand behind the unit in the operating
position to start the unit.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
Squeezing the drive clutch control engages the,,drive system. Releasing the clutch control disengages the drive
system. Release the clutch control to slow dow ! when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the drive clutch co itrol housing on the upper handle. See Figure 5. This lever is used
to select the forward speed of the mower. Whe _changing your speed selection, release the drive clutch control.
NOTE: Only move the shift lever when the _ngine is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the engine
off can cause damage to the mower.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEIER
Note: Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the lowest position. Adjust the cutting height as follows.
The cutting height adjustment lever is located _bove the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, pull the lever
out and away from the mower and then move i forward or back to select a new cutting height. See Figure 7.
LOWER
( ;utting Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 7
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move th_ height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop
scalping.
ENGINE CONTROLS
See the engine manual for the location and fur ction of the controls located on the engine.
SECTION 8: OPERATION
WARNING: Keep hands and fee away from the chute area on cutting deck. See Figure 1. The
operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear _afety glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting po:_itionuntil it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER in he CONTROLS section.
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