OPERATING THE MOWER
Controls
Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released. (Refer fig.7)
Starting
Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together with the engine stop lever with your left hand. With your right hand hold the engine start - grip and pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to crank the engine. Carefully return the start grip to the storage position when the engine starts. (Refer fig.8)
If the engine does not start after 5 attempts - Refer to “Trouble Shooting”.
The engine stop lever must be held firmly against the handlebar to start and keep the engine running. If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
To prevent damage never pull the engine start grip when the engine is running.
Forward Travel
(Code 432 & 433 only)
Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move the mower forward.
(Code 434 & 435 only)
Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction. (Refer fig.9)
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mow- ing in confined areas.
Reverse Travel
(Code 432 & 433 only)
Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the mower.
(Code 434 & 435 only)
Release the ground drive clutch lever. Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the mower.
Turning 
To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direction required.
(Code 432 & 433 only)
Apply downward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the
required direction. (Code 434 & 435 only)
To make a tight turn release the ground drive clutch lever, 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.
Fig. 7 | Fig. 8 | Fig. 9 |
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