1.20 | OPERATING THE MOWER | 1.20 |
TRAVEL
Forward Travel: Hold the handlebar and operate the clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction.
Release the clutch lever to stop the mower from travelling in a forward direction
Speed Control:
Travel speed can be altered by selecting a different position on the ground drive speed control lever. With the engine running and the clutch lever engaged push the lever forward to reduce speed and pull backwards to increase.
When the clutch lever is disengaged the mower can be operated as a push model. This feature is useful when mowing in confined areas.
Note: The engine stop lever must be held firmly against the handlebar to keep the engine running.
Reverse Travel: Release the clutch lever. Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the mower towards you.
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WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS : Always reverse the mower carefully towards you. Always switch off the engine before walking backwards with the mower.
TURNING THE MOWER
To make a wide turn : Steer the mower with the handlebar whilst travelling forward.
To make a tight turn : Stop forward travel. Apply downward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels of the mower just above ground level and steer the mower using the han- dlebar in the required direction.
WARNING - 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.