OPERATION
OPERATION
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per- formance. Speed is not adjustable.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend
standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running.
NOTE: Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the mower handle to start and operate the mower.
DRIVE CONTROL
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TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL
Figure 6
1.Operator presence control bar
2.Drive control levers
2.Forward motion will stop when either the operator presence control bar or a drive control lever are released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release a 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.
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DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
Figure 7
1.Operator presence control bar
2.Drive control levers
DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
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; disconnect spark plug wire from plug.
2.Rotate turnbuckle on drive control to increase drive speed (Figure 8).
3.Operate mower to test drive speed. Read just as required.
4.If condition fails to improve after the above steps (forward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and should be replaced.
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Figure 8
1. Adjustment turnbuckle
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