Operator's Manual

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4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance,
then pull it sharply (Fig. 6). Allow the rope return to the
handle slowly.
Note: Allow the engine to warm up for at least one minute;
longer in cooler temperatures.
Note: If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, repeat
steps 2 through 4.
Stopping the Engine
Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the
blade should stop. If they do not stop properly, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with
your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the lawn mower will automatically keep pace
with you. The faster you walk, the farther the handle will
slide and the faster the lawn mower will propel (Fig. 8). To
slow down the mower, simply reduce your walking speed;
to stop the drive, stop walking.
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Figure 8
1. Nudge here (see note)
Note: If, when backing up after self-propelling, the lawn
mower does not roll backward freely, nudge the lawn
mower forward about an inch without engaging the
self-propel drive (Fig. 8), then pull the lawn mower
backward.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
You can adjust each wheel individually with the wheel
height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1 inch
(25 mm); 1-1/2 inches (38 mm); 2 inches (51 mm);
2-1/2 inches (64 mm); and 3 inches (76 mm).
Danger
Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring
your hands into contact with a moving blade and
result in serious injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting the cutting height.
• Do not put fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
1. To change the cutting height, pull the cutting height
lever toward the wheel and move it to the desired
position (Fig. 9).
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A = 1 in. (25 mm)
B = 1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
C = 2 in. (51 mm)
D = 2-1/2 in. (64 mm)
E = 3 in. (76 mm)
Figure 9
1. Cutting height lever
2. Release the cutting height lever and seat it securely in
the notch.
Note: Set all 4 wheels at the same height.
Using the Grass Bag
Occasionally, you may want to use the grass bag for
bagging lush grass or collecting leaves.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Ensure that the discharge door handle is fully forward
and that the pin is engaged in the catch (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Bag frame on retaining
post
2. Pin contacting latch plate
3. Handle fully forward
(discharge door closed)