6. OPERATION
MOWER OPERATION
To mow, set the throttle lever in the FAST
( * 1 position, press the button on top of
the ROTO-STOP lever, then move the ROTO-
STOP lever forward and hold it against the
handlebar. The blade will operate while the
ROTO-STOP lever is held forward.
NOTE: For best grass cutting and bagging
performance, and to avoid stalling the engine,
always mow with the throttle lever in the
FAST ( 6) 1 position.
Release the ROTO-STOP lever to stop the
blade before reaching areas with gravel,
loose stones, or landscaping material.
Objects hit by the blade can be thrown with
great force.
THROTTLE
LEVER
cause serious injury and property damage.
Stop the blade before reaching any area with
loose objects.
Operate the ROTO-STOP lever with a quick
and complete motion, so the blade is always
either fully engaged or disengaged. This will
help to prevent stalling the engine, and it will
also extend the service life of the ROTO-
STOP mechanism.
1 NOTICE 1 If you move the ROTO-
STOP lever slowly or partially, the blade
clutch/brake mechanism will wear out
prematurely.
To propel the mower, push the drive clutch
lever forward and hold it against the
handlebar. Release the drive clutch lever to
disengage the drive.
Hold the ROTO-STOP lever forward with the
drive clutch lever for self-propelled mowing
in open areas.
When mowing around trees and other
obstacles, release the drive clutch lever while
holding the ROTO-STOP lever forward. Push
the mower for better directional control.
ROTO-STOP LEVER BUITON
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