LAWNBOY 10662, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 16
3. If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press the
primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
Note:
If the mower still does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel
drive bar (Figure 17) toward the handle and hold it.
Figure 17
1. Self-propel drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel
drive bar.
Note:
The maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed.
To reduce the ground speed, increase the space between
the self-propel drive bar and the handle.
Stopping the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar
(Figure 18).
Important:
When you release the blade control
bar, both the engine and blade should stop within
3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using
your mower immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Figure 18
Mulching the Clippings
Your mower comes from the factory ready to mulch the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to
Removing the Grass Bag) before mulching the clippings.
If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it
and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the
Side Discharge Chute) before mulching the clippings.
Important:
The mower has a safety switch that
prevents you from starting the mower unless you
first install the mulch plug securely on the mower
(Figure 19).
Figure 19
1. Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel
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