Haussmann ALM140 Guide De L'utilisateur page 22

ASSEMBLY
Install the Side Discharge Chute (Fig.5)
This mower has 2 different functions-mulch, side discharge, and rear bag. If you
wish to discharge the clippings rather than mulch, perform these steps.
1. THE MOWER MUST ALWAYS BE IN OFF POSITION AND UNPLUGGED
BEFORE STARTING THIS STEP.
2. Lift the side discharge cover (1).
3. Align the grooves on the discharge chute (2) with the pins on the underside of the
discharge cover (1).
4. Lower the discharge chute until the hooks on the mower deck are secured in the
openings in the discharge chute (2).
5. Release the side discharge cover (1).
Installation or Removal of the Mulch Plug (Fig. 6)
1. THE MOWER MUST ALWAYS BE IN OFF POSITION AND UNPLUGGED
BEFORE STARTING THIS STEP.
2. To remove the mulch plug, lift the chute cover (1) and pull out on the handle.
3. The mulch plug (2) is inserted on an angle so it will require some force when
removing.
Adjust the Upper Handle Height (Fig. 7)
1. Loosen the upper handle knob.
2. Adjust the handle to the most comfortable of the 3 positions.
3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can.
OPERATION
Starting/Stopping the Mower (Fig. 8)
Carefully follow the illustration below, in order, when starting or stopping the mower.
1. For the proper operation of this lawn mower, you need to push the lever release
to your left exposing the switch control lever, then the lawn mower can be
operated by holding the switch control lever to the hand grip.
2. To stop the lawn mower, release the switch control lever.
WARNING: The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown
into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses
while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
WARNING: Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 50 ft. (15m) away
when the mower is in use.
Inspect the Cutting Area
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the
rotating blades.
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ALM140
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Switch control
Switch control
lever
lever
Lever release
Figure 8
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