Operation
Operation
Engine Stop Lever
Release the engine stop lever (A, Figure 11) and the engine and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the Operating position (B).
Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily.
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Figure 11: Operating the engine stop lever
Front Wheel Drive System
(Self-Propelled Units Only)
The mower has a front wheel drive system. Operate the drive system as follows.
1.Hold the engine stop lever (A, Figure 11) in the Operating Position (B).
2.Model SP2265FC: Pull the drive lever (A, Figure 12) completely back. The drive system is now engaged. Model SPV22675HWFC: Slowly pull the drive lever back. The drive system is now engaged. To increase ground speed, slowly pull the drive lever farther back. To decrease ground speed, slowly release the drive lever.
3.To disengage the drive system and stop the engine, completely release the engine stop lever.
4.To disengage only the drive system, release the drive lever. The drive system will disengage but the engine will continue to run.
Note: When the drive system is disengaged on a new unit, it is possible for the front wheels to rotate if lifted off the ground. This is normal and will stop after one or two hours of operation.
WARNING: For safe operation, the drive system must immediately disengage when the drive lever is released. If the drive system does not disengage correctly, do not operate the mower until the drive system is adjusted or repaired by an authorized service center.
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Figure 12: Operating the front wheel drive system
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from starting.
If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the spark plug and against the engine cooling fins. The spark will go to ground and the engine will stop. Before you start the engine, check the engine stop cable. Make sure the engine stop cable is assembled correctly. Before you operate the unit, replace a bent or damaged engine stop cable.
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