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OPERATING THE MOWER
Forward Travel
(617E Only) - Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move the mower forwards.
(619E Only) - Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction.
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confined areas.
IMPORTANT To avoid damage this control should only be opert- ed whilst the engine is running. If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
Reverse Travel
Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the mower.
Turning
To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direc- tion required.
To make a tight turn release the ground drive clutch lever, apply down- ward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the required direction.
To prevent accidents do not raise the front of the mower exces- sively when making a turn. Never raise the rear of the mower when the engine is running.
Stopping
(617E Only) - Release the engine stop lever.
(619E Only) - Release the ground drive clutch lever followed by the engine stop lever.
Emergency stop: Release both ground drive clutch lever and engine stop lever together.
If the engine fails to stop, disconnect the spark plug lead.
STOP
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