White 950-959 - Manual (Page 13)

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TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
W A R N I N G : The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or
engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper
discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require
a narrower cut.
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut in
the fall season as long as there is growth.
This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of
mowing or mulching.
W a r n i n g : If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting the mower.
Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS CLIPPINGS
This mower can side discharge grass clippings. Follow steps 1 and 2 to ready this mower for side discharge
operation.
Step 1. Remove three plastic wing nuts and
mulching cover. Step 2. Replace with side discharge chute and
three plastic wing nuts.