SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Unpack the unit.
2.
Pull the free-wheel rod until the enlarged boss on the rod comes through the key hole on the back of the machine.
Slide the rod down the slot to latch the boss on the outside of the rear cover.
3.
The blade control linkage is set from the factory. Note that the bellcrank should almost touch (1/64” clearance) the
engine plate weldment when the blade control lever is fully engaged. This will prevent clutch slippage when the
blade is under load. Excessive clutch slippage will cause premature failure of the clutch mechanism.
4. Fill the engine with the proper grade of oil. See engine manual for oil specifications.
5.
Read the operation and safety manual before starting. The operator manual is located in the tube on the front of the
handle support.
6.
Run the engine for 5 minutes before engaging the blade to ensure full lubrication.
CONTROLS
BLADE CONTROL LEVER (A)
Hold down the lever to engage the blade for cutting.
Release the lever to disengage and stop the blade.
TRACTION CONTROL LEVER (B)
Push the thumb lever down to go in the reverse
direction. Pushing the lever further increases reverse
speed.
Pull the bottom lever up to move in the forward
direction. Pulling the lever further increases forward
speed to the maximum set by the Speed Adjustment
Knob.
FREE WHEEL ROD (C)
Pull the free-wheel rod until the enlarged boss comes
through the keyhole on the rear engine deck cover,
then slide the rod down the slot to latch it to free wheel
or push the machine without the engine running.
Raise the rod until the enlarged boss pops back
behind the rear engine deck cover to engage the
transmission.
THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Controls engine speed. Pushing the lever forward
makes the engine speed go faster, while pulling
the lever back slows down the speed of the engine.
Pulling the lever all the way back stops the engine
ENGINE STARTER CORD (E)
Pull the cord to turn the engine over to start it. See
operation section p. 12.
FUEL VALVE (F)
Move to the “OFF” position to shut off the fuel
whenever transporting the machine by trailer or truck
or during storage. Move to the “ON” position before
starting the engine.
CHOKE (G)
Pull the choke control loop to the rear to engage the
choke.
Push the loop toward the engine to disengage the
choke.
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B
F
G
D
E
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