Controls & Operation
Dual Lever Drive Control*
(Rear Wheel Drive Lever)
Electric Starter
Push Key*
Recoil Starter
Grass Catcher*
Side Discharge Chute*
* If Equipped
Controls and Features
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 unit.
Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade control is a
safety device. Never attempt to
bypass its operations.
Dual Lever or Bail Drive Controls
The dual drive controls are located on top of
the upper handle and are used to engage the
drives. Squeeze the right control to engage
the rear wheel drive. Squeeze the left control
to engage the front wheel drive. Completely
releasing both controls will slow down or stop
the mower from propelling.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The front cutting height adjustment lever is
located above the right front wheel. The rear
cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on
page 8.
Blade Control
Dual Lever Drive Control*
(Front Wheel Drive Lever)
Rear Discharge Door
Mulch Plug*
Figure 3-1
Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the
mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for
disposal. Once the bag is full, remove it up
through the handles using the grass catcher
handle and empty it.
Mulch Plug (If Equipped)
The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in
a grass catcher or using the side discharge
chute, some mower models have the option of
recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This
is called mulching.
Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped)
Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher.
To discharge the grass clippings to the side,
follow the instructions in the Side Discharge
Chute section on page 7 to attach the side
discharge chute.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the chute area on
cutting deck. Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Dual Bail Drive Control*
(Front Wheel Drive Lever)
Rear Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Deck Wash*
Bumper*
Front Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Deck Wash (If Equipped)
Your mower's deck may be equipped with a fast
attach deck wash nozzle on its surface as part of
its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse
grass clippings from the deck's underside.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Electric Starter Push Key
(If Equipped)
The electric starter push key is located on
the right side of the upper handle. It is both
a removable key and push button and is only
provided on electric start models.
NOTE: On select units, the electric start is
activated by a removable turn key.
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Dual Bail Drive
Control*
(Rear Wheel
Drive Lever)
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