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.
A |
Figure 4: Wheel drive control
(Components removed for clarity)
Handle Height Adjustment
The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows:
1.Turn the two locking cams (A, Figure 5) a
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.
C |
A |
B |
Figure 5: Adjusting the handle height
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.
! | 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.
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