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Features
A. BLADE CONTROL
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the
mower. Release the blade control to stop blade and engine.
This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to
bypass its operation.
B. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
There are two cutting height adjustment configurations.
1. Dual Lever - The dual lever cutting height adjustment
levers are located above the front and rear right wheels.
To adjust the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height
Adjustment on page 10.
2. Single Lever - The cutting height adjustment lever is
located above the rear left wheel. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 10.
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C. RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Standing
behind the mower and while holding the blade control down,
pull the recoil starter handle to start the mower.
D. GRASS CATCHER (IF EQUIPPED)
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to
collect the grass clippings for disposal. Once the bag is full,
remove it up through the handles and empty it before any
further mowing.
E. MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED)
The mulch plug is located on the right side of the mower and is
used for mulching purposes (recirculating the clippings back to
the lawn).
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