A STEELFORT PRODUCT
8
OPERATION
DRIVE CONTROL BAR:
Used to engage the gearbox and propel the lawn
mower forward.
THROTTLE CONTROL:
Used for starting the engine and allows you to select
either fast or slow engine speed.
MULCHING PLUG:
Allows the grass to be cut multiple times under the
cutting deck until small enough to be left on the lawn.
WARNING
When using a lawnmower, there’s a risk of objects
hitting your eyes and causing serious damage. Wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating, making
adjustments, or doing repairs. Using a wide vision
safety mask over regular glasses is recommended.
USING THE ENGINE SPEED
A throttle located on the side of the upper handle
controls the engine speed. Fast position is for
normal cutting, trimming and better grass bagging.
Slow position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel
economy.
OPERATING THE DRIVE SYSTEM
To start forward motion, push drive control bar
forward to handle.
To stop forward motion, release drive control bar.
IMPORTANT
Always keep drive control fully engaged against
handle when in use.
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE SPEED
NOTE: The speed may only be adjusted when the
engine is running in order to avoid damage.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
1.
Start Engine
2.
Select the speed/gear required - 1st slow, 2nd
medium, 3rd fast.
3.
For good mowing performance from your
mower the throttle control lever should be set
to high.
4.
Before pushing the drive lever to engage the
gear box. Push the mower forward manually
while slowly pushing the drive lever towards the
top handle. Mower will start to move forward.
5.
Be sure the gear shift lever is engaged in one of
the three detent positions.
NOTE: Get used to how your mower will engage and
drive forward, firstly start with the throttle lever set
to low or medium.
1st (Slow) - Mowing Long/Thick Grass
2nd (Medium) - Intermediate Mowing Speed
3rd (Fast) - Max. Self Propelled Mowing
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
•
Never adjust the cutting height with the motor
still running.
•
The mower is adjusted to one cutting height
upon delivery.
•
All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever
except the model 2in1. The 2in1 mower has two
levers to adjust the front wheel and rear wheel
individually.
