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Operating the Mower
OFF
RUN
START
A
Figure 7 - PTO Engaged
A. Blade Engagement Lever in engaged position.
OFF
RUN
START
A
Figure 8 - PTO Disengaged
A. Blade Engagement Lever in the disengaged posi-
tion.

ENGAGING/DISENGAGING THE

CUTTING BLADE

To Engage Cutting Blade:
• Push Blade Engagement Lever forward and then to
the right until lever locks into place (Figure 7).

To Disengage Cutting Blade:

Push the Blade Engagement Lever forwards slightly to
clear the LOCK position.
Pull Blade Engagement Lever back against control panel
(Figure 8).
DANGER
Do not pass by or stand on the discharge side of
brush mower with its engine running and blade
engaged.
WARNING
Engaging cutting blade will activate engine safety
kill feature. This feature uses the spring-loaded
safety bar, located above the handle, which will
allow the engine to run only when safety bar is
depressed against the handle. Releasing the
safety bar will automatically shut engine off. This
“Safety Engine Kill” feature is active only when
cutting blade is engaged.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY
FEATURE. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY
OCCUR.