Using the Self-propel Drive

Self-propel Model only

The lawn mower has three ground speeds. 1 is slow, 2 is medium, and 3 is fast. The ground speed control is located at the rear of the belt cover (Fig. 9).

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Figure 9

1. Ground speed control

1.Move the ground speed control to the (Neutral) position.

2.Start the engine.

3.Squeeze the control bar against the handle to the Run/Drive position (Fig. 10).

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Figure 10

1. Run/Drive position

3. Stop position

2.Run/Shift position

Note: Do not shift speeds while squeezing the control bar against the handle in the Run/Drive position; this can damage the transmission. Move the control bar to the Run/Shift position (Fig. 10) when you change the ground speed.

Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the control bar and the handle. Lower the control bar to decrease the ground speed when you are making a turn or if the lawn mower is moving too fast for you. If you lower the control bar too far, the lawn mower stops self-propelling. Squeeze the control bar closer to the handle to increase the ground speed. When you hold the control bar tight against the handle, the lawn mower self-propels at the maximum

ground speed. Move the ground speed control to the Neutral position when you use the lawn mower for trimming or whenever you leave the lawn mower.

Using the Discharge Tunnel Plug

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Insert the discharge tunnel plug; refer to Installing the Discharge Tunnel Plug on page 6.

3.To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle rearward and lift up the spring clip on the bottom of the plug. When the plug is unlocked, pull it out of the discharge tunnel.

Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make removing the plug difficult. Clean the plug thoroughly after each use.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 3/4 inch (1.9 cm),

1-1/4 inches (3.2 cm), 1-3/4 inches (4.4 cm), 2-1/4 inches (5.7 cm), 2-3/4 inches (7.0 cm), and 3-1/4 inches (8.3 cm).

Danger

Adjusting the cutting height levers could bring your hands into contact with a moving blade and result in serious injury.

•Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting the cutting height.

•Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height.

1.Pull the wheel height adjustment lever toward the wheel (Fig. 11) and move it to the desired setting.

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Figure 11

1.Wheel height adjustment lever