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Speed Control | Drive Control | Blade Control |
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Drive Control |
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Recoil Starter
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Side Discharge
Chute
Deck Wash
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Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
WARNING: This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Drive Controls
The drive controls are located on top of the upper handle and are used to engage the drive. Squeeze the right, left, or both right and left controls against the upper handle to engage the drive; release it/them to slow down or stop mower from propelling.
Speed Control
The speed control is located on the variable speed control housing on the upper handle. This control is used to select the forward speed of the mower. See Fig.
IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the engine is running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the mower.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the “Assembly &
Deck Wash (If Equipped)
Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the “Assembly &
Warning: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
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