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OPERATION 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. WARNING This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. B. DRIVE CONTROL There are four drive control configurations. 1. Bail Drive Control (If Equipped) - The bail 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 stop mower. 2. Single Lever Drive Control (If Equipped) - The single lever drive control is located on top 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. 3. Dual Lever Drive Controls (If Equipped) - The dual lever drive controls are located on top of the upper handle and are used to engage the drive. Squeeze the right, left, or both right and left controls against the upper handle to engage the drive; release it/them to slow down or stop mower. 4. Premium Drive Control (If Equipped) - The premium drive control is located on the upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Pushing the control forward will engage the drive. The farther the control is pushed forward, the faster the mower will propel. Once pressure is released from the control it will return to the neutral position and the drive will be disengaged. C. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The speed control is located on the variable speed control housing on the upper handle. This control is used to select the forward speed of the mower. IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the engine is running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine OFF can damage the mower. D. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER There are three 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 12. 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 12. 3. Rear Wheel/ Caster Wheels - The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel. The caster wheels adjust by moving the wheel bolts to the desired position. To adjust the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 12. E. RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the mower and pull the recoil starter rope to start the mower. F. 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: Remove the key when the mower is unattended or in storage to prevent unauthorized operation. Keep key in a safe place out of the reach of children. 1. Mowers equipped with electric starters are also equipped with a battery in an enclosed battery box (a) or a removable battery pack (b). G. 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. H. 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). I. REAR MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED) On select mowers, the mulch plug is a separate component. If equipped, this mulch plug must be installed into the rear bagging discharge area when using the mower as a mulcher (recirculating the clippings back to the lawn) or side discharge. J. SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (IF EQUIPPED) The side discharge chute is used to discharge grass clippings to the side of the mower instead of collecting the clippings in the grass catcher or using the mower as a mulcher. WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit. K. SIDE DISCHARGE BLOWER (IF EQUIPPED) The side discharge blower is used to blow leaves, grass clippings and debris to the side. L. TRAIL SHIELD The trail shield is attached to the rear of the mower and is there to protect the operator from flying debris. Do not use the mower unless the shield is fully functional and in place. 15