Adjusting the Upper Handle
Height
You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position
comfortable for you.
Note: You cannot raise the upper handle higher than the
angle of the lower handle.
1. Loosen the upper-handle knob
2. Move the upper handle to the desired position
19).
3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can
(Figure
20).
(Figure
18).
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
Starting the Engine
WARNING
The machine is loud and could damage your
hearing.
Wear hearing protection.
Important: The machine has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the machine unless you first
install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the
machine.
1. Install the mulch plug
(Figure
(Figure
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the On position
11
(Figure
21) or the grass bag
22) on the machine.
Figure 21
Figure 22
(Figure
23).