Controls & Features
Drive Control
Recoil Starter
Grass Catcher
Side Discharge
Chute
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:
This blade control is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of the upper handle
and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze it against the upper
handle to engage the drive; release it to slow down or stop
mower from propelling.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
One adjustment lever is located on the right rear wheel and one
is located on the right front wheel. Both levers have to be at the
same relative position to ensure a uniform cut. To adjust the
cutting height, refer to the "Assembly & Set-Up" Section.
Blade Control
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Mulch Plug
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
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Deck Wash
Your mower's deck may be equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to
rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag
the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is
full, remove it up through the handles using the strap provided
and empty it before any further mowing.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass
clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the
"Assembly & Set-Up" section to attach the side discharge chute.
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.
Deck Wash
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet away from the
chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label
on the unit.
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