OPERATION
DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)
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•To stop forward motion without stopping blade, release a drive control lever. 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 |
TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL |
DRIVE |
CONTROL |
LEVERS |
DRIVE 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.
NOTE: 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.
WHEEL
ADJUSTER
LEVER
LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
LEVER FORWARD
TO RAISE MOWER
FIG. 8
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