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OPERATING THE MOWER
Travel
Forward travel: Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move the mower forwards.
Reverse travel: Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the mower towards you.
Turning
To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direc- tion required.
To make a tight turn apply downward 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
Push the throttle control lever to the ‘slow’ 
position and release the engine stop lever.
If the engine fails to stop, move the throttle lever to the ‘slow’ posi- tion and disconnect the spark plug lead.
STOP
Slopes
To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees.
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