Operating Instructions
6.Pull starter rope until engine starts.
7.Warm engine momentarily, then move the throttle control out of the choke position until engine runs smoothly, approximately 1/2 throttle. Engage the blades and set the desired rpm. The best cutting and bagging is obtained with engine at or near top rpm.
NOTE: DO NOT engage the blades at full rpm. To extend belt life engage and disengage belts at 1/2 throttle.
8.Depress one operator presence lever and shift transmission to the desired gear.
9.Unlock the traction levers by pushing the thumb latches forward. Slowly release both traction levers at the same time to begin forward motion.
10.The steering system of this mower uses individual right and left traction levers on the handle bars. Squeezing the traction lever will reduce tension on the wheel drive belt eliminating power to that wheel. With the opposite wheel still under power a turn is accom- plished. If the traction lever is squeezed even tighter the brake will be applied to that wheel and a tighter more abrupt turn is accomplished. - turn left by squeezing the left hand traction lever or turn right by squeezing the right hand traction lever. If you squeeze both levers the mower will stop.
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