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Operation
Starting and Operation (Continued)

Propelling the Mower

1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting
and Operation – Engine and Blade”.
2. Begin squeezing the wheel drive control (A, Figure 4)
back toward the handle to engage the wheel drive and
propel the mower forward. Forward speed can be
increased by squeezing the wheel drive control further
back toward the handle.
Stopping
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
wheel drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.
Handle Height Adjustment
The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows:
1. Turn the two locking cams (A, Figure 5)a quarter-turn to
unlock the handle assembly (B).
2. Align the handle assembly with one of the three handle
height adjustment holes (C) in the mounting brackets.
3. Return the locking cams to their original position to lock
the handle.

Figure 5: Adjusting the handle height

Figure 4: Wheel drive control

A
A
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
!!

(Components removed for clarity)

B
C
Not for
Reproduction