OPERATION
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 6 for locations.
WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual.
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.
Engine/Blade Control
CAUTION: Check function of Engine/Blade Control regularly. Improper function of control could cause injury.
The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade.
Engine/blade control feature stops engine and blade within 3 seconds of operator releasing handlebar. Check this feature frequently. If feature fails to operate, disconnect spark plug wire and adjust or have it repaired before using unit.
STOP | START and RUN |
Handlebar
Adjust handlebar to a safe and comfortable height. See HANDLEBAR HEIGHT on page 20.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will turn engine over.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade.
ALWAYS shut off engine before adjusting cutting height.
Cutting Height Settings Chart
Notch | Cut grass length |
11" (25 mm)
2
32" (51 mm)
4
53" (76 mm)
6
74" (102 mm)
To change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a time to set desired height (Figure 7).
1
23
1.Cutting Height Lever
2.Lowest Position
3.Highest Position
Figure 7
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