Lawn-Boy 17750, Operator'S Manual

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Starting the Engine
Starting the Engine Using the
Ignition Key
Electric-Start Model Only
1. Pull the blade-control bar to the handle and hold
it (
Figure 14 ).
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Figure 14
1. Blade-control bar
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition and turn
it (
Figure 15 ).
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Figure 15
Starting the Engine Using the
Recoil-Start Handle
1. Pull the blade-control bar to the handle and hold
it (
Figure 14 ).
2. Pull the recoil-start handle ( Figure 16 ).
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Figure 16
Note:
When you pull the recoil-start handle,
pull it lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it
sharply (
Figure 16 ). Allow the rope to return to
the handle slowly.
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-Propel Drive
(Self-Propel Models Only)
•
To engage the self-propel drive: squeeze the
self-propel-drive bar toward the handle and
hold it (
Figure 16 ).
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Figure 17
1. Self-propel-drive bar
Note:
The maximum self-propel ground speed
is fixed. To increase the ground speed, decrease
the space between the self-propel drive bar and
the handle.
•
To disengage the self-propel-drive, release the
self-propel drive bar.
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