Adjusting the Handle Height
You may raise or lower the handle to a position
comfortable for you.
Rotate the handle lock, move the handle to one of three
positions, and lock the handle into position (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1.
Handle lock
2.
Handle positions
Starting the Engine
1. Pull the blade control bar to the handle (Figure 12).
Figure 12
2. Pull the recoil start handle (Figure 13).
Figure 13
Note:
If the mower does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with
you (Figure 14).
Figure 14
Note:
If the mower does not freely roll backward
after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in
place, and allow the mower to roll a couple of inches
(centimeters) forward to disengage the wheel drive.
You can also try reaching just under the personal pace
handle to the metal handle and push the mower forward
a couple of inches (centimeters); lubricating the wheel
gears may also help (see Lubricating the Wheel Gears in
the Maintenance section). If the mower still does not roll
backward easily, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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