STARTING OPERATION
1. Move throttle to choke position.
(See Photo 4-1
❹
)
2. Start engine. See engine operator’s manual
shipped with your machine.
3. Before engaging blade be sure all bystanders,
especially children and pets, are clear of operat-
ing area.
4.
Blade should be out of the ground, in trans-
port position.
5.
Set engine speed about half throttle. Refer to
the engine operator’s manual which came with
your BedShaper
®
.
6.
Engage blade lever. (See Photo 4-1
➋
)
7.
Adjust engine speed to full throttle.
8.
Smoothly push blade lift lever forward to
lower blade into the ground.
9.
Engage operating speed control smoothly to
propel machine forward. (See Photo 4-1
➌
)
10.
Operating speed is achieved by sliding the
control handle forward. Then slowly engage
(squeeze) the lever as shown in Photo 4-3.
11.
Transport speed is achieved by sliding the
control handle rearward. Then slowly engage
(squeeze) the lever as shown in Photo 4-4.
12.
Reverse is achieved by pushing the control
handle forward (away from your body), and
should only be used with the blade disengaged.
Important:
Do not override blade engagement
lever spring loaded safety shutoff.
Caution
Observe conditions behind you before moving
the machine in reverse, making sure you have a
clear path to walk backwards into. Engage lever in
reverse slowly to maintain control over the
machine at all times.
STOPPING OPERATION
1. Release operating speed control lever
(See Photo 4-1
❸
) to stop forward travel.
2. Pull back on blade lift lever (See Photo 4-1
❶
).
3. Release blade engage lever (See Photo 4-1
❷
).
4. Reduce engine speed to an idle.
5. Press On/Off toggle switch to off position if
equipped, or move throttle lever to off position to
shut off engine. (See Photo 4-1
❺
)
Caution
Always remove spark plug wire when leaving
machine unattended. This prevents children and
unauthorized operators from starting and operat-
ing unit.
Caution
If blade strikes a stationary object while operating,
disengage blade engagement lever immediately.
Stop engine. Disconnect spark plug wire, and open
blade shield. Inspect machine thoroughly for dam-
age. Make sure that blade is securely tightened.
5
Photo 4-3
Photo 4-4
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®
