3. CONTROLS
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
This lever operates the clutch to drive the rear wheels that propel the mower.
To propel the mower, push the drive clutch lever forward. Release the lever to disengage
the drive.
NOTE:
l The HRC216SXA model has a
mechanical transmission requiring
positive gear engagement; push the drive
clutch lever all the way forward, and hold
it against the handlebar.
l The HRC216HXA model has a
hydrostatic transmission that propels the
mower gradually faster as you push the
drive clutch lever forward; you can
control mower speed with the drive
clutch lever. If you push the lever all the
way forward to the handlebar, the mower
will move at the speed determined by the HRC216SXA: For self-propelled use, keep
shift lever setting (see page 14). the drive clutch lever all the way forward.
To propel the mower and operate the blade
.at the same time, press the button on top
of the ROTO-STOP lever, push the ROTO-
STOP lever forward, then push the drive
clutch lever forward.
IMPORTANT NOTICE If the ROTO-
Sl7IP lever is not held all the way forward
while mowing, the blade brake/clutch
mechanism will wear out prematurely. When
partially applying the hydrostatic drive dutch
lever (HRC216HXA only), be careful to hold
the ROTO-STOP lever all the way forward.
(HRC216HXA) NOTE: Always release the drive clutch lever HRC216HXA: You can move the drive
before starting the engine. If the drive clutch clutch lever to control mower speed, but
lever is held forward while starting, the keep the ROTO-STOP lever all the way
mower will move forward before you are forward while mowing.
ready to guide it.
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