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4. Once the engine is running, put the starter
rope into the rope guide (see Fig. 15).
To stop the engine
As shown in Fig. 16
Release the operator presence control bar. It
will return to its initial position and the engine
will automatically switch off.
Drive control
As shown in Fig. 17
1. Self-propelling is controlled by holding the
starter level down to the handle and pulling
the self-propelling bar to the handle.
2. To stop forward motion without stopping
the engine, release the self-propelling
bar. Hold the operator presence control
bar. down against the handle to continue
mowing without self-propelling.
NOTE:
After releasing the self-
propelling bar, if the mower will not roll
backwards, push the mower forward
slightly to disengage the drive wheels.
OPERATION
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17