TB410 XP
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting
OperatOr’s Manual
Self Propelled Mower
All Wheel Drive
Model Series K and L
Table of Contents
Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 2
Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 6
Controls & Operation .............................................. 9
Service .....................................................................11
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
Troubleshooting .....................................................13
Spanish ....................................................................15
Parts/Warranty .............. See Separate Supplement
Form No. 769-11812A
(November 16, 2016)
Important Safe Operation Practices
1
WARNING! This symbol points
out important safety instructions
which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety
and/or property of yourself and
others. Read and follow all instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate this
machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When
you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING! Engine Exhaust,
some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals
known to State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
DANGER: This machine was
built to be operated according to
the safe operation practices in
this manual. As with any type of
power equipment, carelessness or
error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and
throwing foreign objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read this operator’s manual carefully
in its entirety before attempting
to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before
operation. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference.
2. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this machine
before operating it.
3. This machine is a precision piece of
power equipment, not a plaything.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. This machine has been designed
to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
4. Never allow children under 14 years of
age to operate this machine. Children 14
and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices
in this manual and on the machine and
should be trained and supervised by an
adult.
5. Only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation
should be allowed to use this machine.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects, which could be tripped
over or picked up and thrown by the
blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction, which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
8. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, stay in operator zone
behind handles and keep children,
bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75
feet from mower while it is in operation.
Stop machine if anyone enters area.
9. Always wear safety glasses or safety
goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes. Thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.
10. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts
and pants that cover the arms and legs
and steel-toed shoes are recommended.
Never operate this machine in bare feet,
sandals, slippery or light-weight (e.g.
canvas) shoes.
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with blade can amputate fingers, hands,
toes and feet.
12. A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown object
injuries.
13. Many injuries occur as a result of the
mower being pulled over the foot during
a fall caused by slipping or tripping.
Do not hold on to the mower if you are
falling; release the handle immediately.
14. Never pull the mower back toward
you while you are walking. If you must
back the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first look down and behind
to avoid tripping and then follow these
steps:
a. Step back from mower to fully
extend your arms.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with
sure footing.
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no
more than half way toward you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
15. Do not operate the mower while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. Do not engage the self-propelled
mechanism on machines so equipped
while starting engine.
17. The blade control is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operation. Doing
so makes the safety device inoperative
and may result in personal injury through
contact with the rotating blade. The
blade control must operate easily in both
directions and automatically return to the
disengaged position when released.
18. Never operate the mower in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip
and fall can cause serious personal
injury. If you feel you are losing your
footing, release the blade control handle
immediately and the blade will stop
rotating within three seconds.
19. Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light. Walk, never run.
20. Stop the blade when crossing gravel
drives, walks or roads.
21. If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
22. Shut the engine off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher or unclogging
the chute. The cutting blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the blade
control is released. Never place any part
of the body in the blade area until you are
sure the blade has stopped rotating.
23. Never operate mower without proper
trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher,
blade control or other safety protective
devices in place and working. Never
operate mower with damaged safety
devices. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
24. Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
25. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting
height adjustment while the engine is
running.
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26. Only use parts and accessories made for
this machine by the manufacturer. Failure
to do so can result in personal injury.
27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly
until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine
faster than you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
28. If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgement. Contact Customer Support
for assistance or the name of the nearest
service dealer.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and
fall accidents, which can result in severe injury.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution. The
machine is heavy and can speed up when going
downhill. Be prepared to maintain control of
the machine. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do
not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge
included as part of this manual to measure
slopes before operating this machine on a
sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than
15 degrees, do not mow it.
Do:
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up
and down to avoid loss of control.
2. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes; turn uphill not down.
3. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden
objects, or bumps which can cause you to
slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
4. Always be sure of your footing. A slip
and fall can cause serious personal
injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the blade control handle
immediately and the blade will stop
rotating within three (3) seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches
or embankments, you could lose your
footing or balance.
2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15
degrees as shown on the slope gauge.
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable
footing could cause slipping.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the mower and the mowing
activity. They do not understand the dangers.
Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area
and under watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child
enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
4. Use extreme care when approaching
blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure your
vision of a child who may run into the
mower.
5. Keep children away from hot or running
engines. They can suffer burns from a hot
muffler.
6. Never allow children under 14 years of
age to operate this machine. Children 14
and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices
in this manual and on the machine and
be trained and supervised by an adult.
7. After stopping engine, remove Electric
Start Push Key (if equipped) and keep it in
a safe place out of the reach of children.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property
damage use extreme care in handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your
clothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
4. Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment on a trailer with
a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
5. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources
of ignition.
7. Never fuel machine indoors because
flammable vapors will accumulate in the
area.
8. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
engine is hot or running. Allow engine
to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no
more than 1 inch below bottom of filler
neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10. Replace gasoline cap and tighten
securely.
11. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the
engine and equipment. Move machine
to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting engine.
12. Never store the machine or fuel container
near an open flame, spark or pilot light as
on a water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free
of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
any fuel soaked debris.
14. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
General Service:
15. Never run an engine indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
16. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the
engine and remove Electric Start Push
Key (if equipped) to prevent unintended
starting.
17. Check the blade and engine mounting
bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked,
worn). Replace blade with the original
equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.)
blade only, listed in this manual. “Use
of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise
safety!”
18. Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing them.
19. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
20. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
21. After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before
starting and operating the mower.
22. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting
height adjustment while the engine is
running.
23. Grass catcher components, discharge
cover, and trail shield are subject to wear
and damage which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown.
For safety protection, frequently check
components and replace immediately
with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.
“Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may
lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
24. Do not change the engine’s governor
setting or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
25. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
26. Do not crank engine with spark plug
removed.
27. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
28. Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations. Improper disposal of fluids
3Section 1 — important Safe operation practiceS
and materials can harm the environment.
29. According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of
seven (7) years, or 140 hours of operation.
At the end of the Average Useful Life
have the machine inspected annually by
an authorized service dealer to ensure
that all mechanical and safety systems
are working properly and not worn
excessively. Failure to do so can result in
accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify
engine in any way. Tampering with the governor
setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause
it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with
California and federal EPA emission regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regular unleaded
gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification
(EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if
so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING: This machine is
equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on
or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush
covered or grass-covered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized service
dealer or contact the service department, P.O.
Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its
proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
DANGER — BYSTANDERS
Do not mow when children or others are around.
DANGER — HAND/ FOOT CUT
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
DANGER — THROWN DEBRIS
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction. Wear safety glasses.
DANGER — SLOPES
Use extra caution on slopes. The machine is heavy and can speed up when going downhill. Be prepared to maintain
control of the machine. To avoid loss of control, operate across slopes, not up and down. When turning, turn uphill,
not down. Do not operate on slopes greater than 15°.
WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
WARNING— HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool before
touching.
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
4 Section 1 — important Safe operation practiceS
To check the slope, proceed as follows:
1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line.
2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.)
3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ).
4. Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope (See Figure 1 and Figure 2).
5. If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation (See Figure 2 above).
WARNING! Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury or death.
The machine is heavy and can speed up when going downhill. Be prepared to maintain control of the machine. To avoid loss of control, operate across slopes, not up and down. When turning,
turn uphill, not down. Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees.
(OK) (TOO STEEP)
IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!
USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE
Slope Gauge
15° dashed line
Figure 2Figure 1
15° Slope
15° Slope
5Section 1 — important Safe operation practiceS
Assembly & Set-Up
2
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to
provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It
instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your
machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate
the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all
times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product
information available at the time of printing. Review this manual
frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and
operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual may cover a range
of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features
discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all
models. We reserve the right to change product specifications, designs
and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power
rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at
www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone
your local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to
ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine
are observed from the operating position.
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues
with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and
service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s
Manual, packed separately with your machine, for more information.
Contents of Carton
• Lawn Mower (1) • Grass Catcher † (1) • Side Discharge Chute † (1)
• Cable Clips † (2) • Electric Start Push Key † (1) • Briggs & Stratton Battery Charger † (1)
• Briggs & Stratton Battery Pack † (1) • Oi l (1) • Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual (1)
• Engine Operator’s Manual (1) • Parts/Warranty Document (1) • Fast Start Guide † (1)
• Product Registration Card † (1) † If Equipped
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the
model depicted may differ from yours. Handle assembly is the same on all units, however, refer to Figure 3-1 in the Controls & Operation section to
determine the handle controls your model has and pages 10-11 for instruction on how to use them.
NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill up with gasoline and oil
as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual
BEFORE operating your mower.
Handle Assembly
1. Remove any packing material which may
be between upper and lower handles
2. Remove wing knobs (a) and carriage bolts
(b) from handle as shown in Figure 2-1.
Do not loosen or remove adjacent hex
head screws.
(b)
(a)
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-1
3. While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t
move, pivot upper handle up as shown
in Figure 2-2. Do not crimp cables while
lifting the handle up and make sure they
go on the outside of the handle.
Figure 2-2
4. Remove the T-bolts (a) from the handle
brackets as shown in Figure 2-3.
(a)
Figure 2-3
5. Perform the proceeding steps to
complete handle assembly:
a. Pull upward on the handle until
holes in lower handle (shown in
Figure 2-3 deck cutaway) line up
with holes in handle bracket.
See Figure 2-4.
6
b
a
b
(a)
(a)
Figure 2-4
NOTE: When pulling upward on handle,
make sure to not pull handle all the way
out.
b. Insert the T-bolts (a) removed
in Step 4 through the handle
brackets and lower handle and
tighten securely to secure the
handle in place. See Figure 2-4.
c. Reattach wing knobs (a) and
carriage bolts (b) removed in
Step 2 into lower holes of handle
as shown in Figure 2-5.
c
c
(b)
(a)
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-5
6. The rope guide is attached to the right
side of the upper handle. Loosen the
wing knob (a) which secures the rope
guide. See Figure 2-6.
a
a. Hold blade control against upper
handle.
b. Slowly pull starter rope handle
from engine and slip starter rope
into the rope guide.
c. Tighten rope guide wing
knob (a).
d. Use cable ties to secure cables to
lower handle.
NOTE: On select units, use the two cable
clips provided to secure blade control
and drive cables to lower handle as
shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7
IMPORTANT: To reduce wear and allow
for proper operation, make sure to leave
some slack in the upper portion of the
cables.
Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
1. Follow steps below to assemble the
grass catcher (if needed). Make certain
bag is turned right side out before
assembling (warning label will be on the
outside). See Figure 2-8.
a. Place bag over frame so that
its black plastic side is at the
bottom.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag
over hooks on the frame.
B
2. Follow steps below to attach grass
catcher. See Figure 2-9.
a. Lift mower rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher into the slots
in the handle brackets. Let go of
discharge door so that it rests on
the grass catcher.
B
A
B
Figure 2-9
To remove grass catcher, lift mower rear
discharge door. Lift grass catcher up and off
the slots in the handle brackets. Release mower
rear discharge door to allow it to close rear
opening of mower.
Side Discharge Chute
(If Equipped)
Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher.
To convert to side discharge, make sure grass
catcher (if equipped) is OFF the unit and
mower rear discharge door (if equipped) is
closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulch
plug. See Figure 2-10.
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge
chute under hinge pin on mulch plug
assembly. Lower the mulch plug.
Mulch Plug
1
2
b
(a)
d
Figure 2-10
c
(a)
Figure 2-6
A
Figure 2-8
NOTE: Do not remove side mulch plug
at any time.
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3. When not using, you may secure side
discharge chute to handle as shown in
Figur e 2-11.
Figure 2-11
Adjustments
Cutting Height
Dual 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.
1. Pull the height adjustment lever towards
wheel (unit will tend to fall when lever is
moved outward). See Figure 2-12.
3
Lower
2
Higher
1
3. Release lever towards deck.
IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear
wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven
lawns, move the height adjustment
levers to a higher position. This will stop
scalping of grass.
Handle Pitch (If Equipped)
If equipped, the pitch of the handle can be
adjusted as follows:
1. Remove wing nuts (a) and carriage
bolts (b) from handle. See Figure 2-13.
(a)
(b)
(b)
(a)
Figure 2-13
2. Position the handle in one of the three
positions that is most comfortable.
See Figure 2-13 inset.
3. Secure into position with wing nuts (a)
and carriage bolts (b) removed in Step 1.
Drive Control
There are two drive control cable adjustment
wheels (a) located on the bottom of the drive
control housing (b). The adjustment wheels are
used to loosen or tighten the front wheel drive
and the rear wheel drive belts if:
• The mower does not self propel in the
front wheel drive or rear wheel drive
mode (tighten drive belt).
• The lever drive control (c) can not be
fully squeezed against the upper handle
(d) (loosen drive belt).
NOTE: Move the unit forward and
backward then test the lever again
before making any cable adjustment.
Use the left side wheel (f) to adjust the rear
wheel drive belt. Use the right side wheel (g)
to adjust the front wheel drive belt. See Figure
2-14.
NOTE: DO NOT overtighten the drive belt
control cables (e). Turn the adjustment wheels
1/2 to 1 full turn at a time. Tighten each drive
belt just enough to propel the mower when
each drive is engaged.
BOTTOM VIEW
(b)
(c)
(a)
(e)
Loosen
(f) (g)
Tighte n
(d)
(c)
(e)
Tighte n
Loosen
Higher
Lower
Figure 2-12
2. Slide lever to desired position for a
change in cutting height.
NOTE: For mowers with low wheels, the
height adjustment levers move in the
opposite direction to adjust; for those
with high wheels, the levers move in the
same direction.
Figure 2-14
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
additional engine information.
1. Add provided oil before starting unit for
the first time.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as
instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual.
WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors
or while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
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Controls & Operation
3
Dual Lever Drive Control
(Rear Wheel Drive Lever)
Electric Starter
Push Key*
Recoil Starter
Grass Catcher*
Side Discharge Chute*
* If Equipped
Blade Control
Dual Lever Drive Control
(Front Wheel Drive Lever)
Mulch Plug*
Rear Dicsharge Door
Rear Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Deck Wash*
Bumper*
Front Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
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 Drive Controls
The dual lever drive controls are located on top
of the upper handle and are used to engage
the drives. Squeeze the right lever to engage
the rear wheel drive. Squeeze the left lever
to engage the front wheel drive. Completely
releasing both levers 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.
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.
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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