OPERATION
DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
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•Forward motion will stop when either the operator pres- ence control bar or drive control lever are released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the drive control lever only. Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards, push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels.
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR | |
| DRIVE |
| CONTROL |
| LEVER |
TO ENGAGE DRIVE | DRIVE CONTROL |
CONTROL | DISENGAGED |
FIG. 6
DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 7)
Over time, the drive control system may become “loose”, resulting in decreased speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable. Proceed as follows:
1.Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
2.Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive speed.
3.Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjust as re- quired.
4.If condition fails to improve after the above steps (forward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and should be replaced.
ADJUSTMENT |
TURNBUCKLE |
FIG. 7 |
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8)
All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever.
•Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward to desired position, To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear.
LEVER BACKWARD TO
LOWER MOWER
WHEEL
ADJUSTER
LEVER
LEVER
FORWARD TO
RAISE MOWER
FIG. 8
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 9)
1.Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins.
2.The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to op- erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
PIVOT PINS |
REAR DOOR |
GRASS |
CATCHER |
HANDLE |
CATCHER FRAME HOOK |
FIG. 9
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