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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 direction 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 excessively when making a turn. Never raise the rear of the mower when the engine is running.
Stopping
Release the engine stop lever and ground drive clutch lever on auto drive
models and push the throttle control lever to the ‘slow’ position.
If the engine fails to stop, move the throttle lever to the ‘slow’ position 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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