OPERATING THE MOWER
Engaging Cutterblade Drive
Always make sure the stop lever is fully forward. | 2 |
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(1) To engage the (BBC) cutterblade first push the switch actuating |
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lever downward. |
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(2) Pull the stop lever back against the handlebar at the same time, and | 1 |
hold in position. |
Disengage Cutterblade Drive.
(1) Release the stop lever and it will return to its rest position.
Emergency Stop.
If the cutterblade drive mechanism fails stop the engine.
Forward Travel
Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction.
When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confined areas.
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Ground speed may be adjusted by operating the speed variator control. Push forward to slow down and pull back to speed up. Only operate the lever with the engine running to prevent damage.
If the cutterblade stop lever is released the cutterblade will stop.
Turning
To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direction required.
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.
Stopping 
Release both ground drive clutch lever and the cutterblade stop lever.
Pull the throttle lever to the rear most position.
Emergency stop If the engine fails to stop, disconnect the spark plug lead.
STOP
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