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STARTINGISTOPPING
THE M OWER
See Figure 9.
STARTING
THE MOWER
• Remove the safety pin (1).
• Press the safety button (2).
•Pult
the bail switch (3) upward to the handlebar to
start the mower and release the safety button.
STOPPING
THE MOWER
• Release bail switch.
• Replace safety pin for storage.
NOTE: A high-pitched
noise and sparking may occur
as the electric motor decelerates.
This is normal.
MOWING TIPS
See Figure 10.
• Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, st_cks, wires,
and other objects that could damage the lawn mower
blades
or motor. Such objects could be accidentally
thrown
by the mower
in any direction
and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third
or Iess
of the total length
of the grass.
• When cutting
heavy grass, reduce walking
speed
to allow
for more
effective
cutting
and a proper
discharge
of the cuppings.
• Do not cut wet grass. It wilI stick to the underside
of the deck and prevent
proper mulching
of grass
clippings.
• New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
• Clean the underside of the mower deck after each
use to remove grass clippings,
leaves, dirt, and any
other accumulated
debris.
SLOPE OPERATION
• Slopes
are a major factor
related to slip and fail
accidents
that can result in severe injury. Operation
on slopes requires
extra caution.
If you feeI uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety,
do not
attempt to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on
slopes.
• Watch for holes,
ruts, rocks,
hidden
objects,
or
bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Ta]l grass
can hide obstacles.
Remove
all objects
such
as
rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be tdpped over or
thrown by the blade.
• Always be sure of your footing.
A slip and fatl can
cause serious
personal
injury. If you feel you are
losing your balance,
release
the switch
control lever
immediately.
•
DO not
mow
near
drop-offs,
ditches,
or
embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
EMPTYING
THE GRASS CATCHER
See Figure 11.
• Lift the grass
catcher
by its handle
and Iift to
remove from mower.
• Empty grass clippings.
• Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass
catcher as described eadier in this manual.
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