Powersmart PSM2022 Manuel D'instructions page 17

STOP THE ENGINE
Release the engine start/stop lever to stop the engine.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
If you press drive control bar the clutch for the drive will be closed and the
lawnmower will start to move with the engine running. Release the drive
control bar in good time to stop the moving lawnmower.
Practice starting and stopping before you use the mower for the first time until
you are familiar with controlling the mower.
MOWING
The engine throttle on your mower has been preset to provide optimum bagging and mulching
performance for years to come.
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition. This will prevent the grass blades from becoming frayed
and the lawn from turning yellow.
Mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look. The swaths should overlap each other by a few inches in
order to avoid stripes.
It's import to keep the underside of the mower deck clean and remove grass build-up. This buildup will
decrease mulching quality, and make it harder for the equipment to bag the grass.
Always mow along inclines (not up and down). You can prevent the lawn mower from slipping down by
holding a position at an angle upwards. Select the cutting height according to the length of the grass. If
necessary, mow a number of times so that you never cut more than 2 inches of grass in one go.
Turn off the engine before doing any checks on the blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the engine has been turned off. Never attempt to manually stop the blade.
Regularly check to see if the blade is securely attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the contrary
is the case, sharpen the blade or replace it. In the event that the blade strikes an object, immediately turn
off the lawn mower and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop. Then inspect the condition of the
blade and the blade mount. Replace any parts that are damaged.
USING AS MULCHING CONTROL LEVER
If the Grass Catcher is on the mower, and the Mulching Control Lever is in the
bagging position, move the lever to the mulching position before mulching the
clippings.
If the Side-discharge Chute is on the mower, remove it before mulching the
clippings.
USING AS SIDE DISCHARGE
You should fit the mulching adapter in order to use the side discharge.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the side discharge cover.
Drive control bar
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Mulching
control lever