131-0894
Traction Adjustment
1.
Attention; read the
Operator's Manual
—1) Loosen the
knob by turning it counter clockwise; 2) Pull the cable(s)
away from the engine to decrease the traction, or push
the cable(s) toward the engine to increase the traction; 3)
Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise.
131–4514
1.
Warning—read the
Operator's Manual
.
2.
Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and
shields in place.
3.
Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire and read the
instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
4.
Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance
from the machine.
5.
Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—do not operate up and down slopes; operate side to
side on slopes; stop the engine before leaving the operating
position; and look behind you when backing up.
Setup
Important:
Remove and discard the protective plastic
sheet that covers the engine.
1
Unfolding the Handle
No Parts Required
Procedure
WARNING
Unfolding the handle improperly can damage the
cables, causing an unsafe operating condition.
•
Do not damage the cable(s) when folding or
unfolding the handle.
•
Ensure that the cable(s) are routed to the outside
of the handle.
•
If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1.
Move the handle rearward to the operating position
(
Figure 3
2.
Set the handle lock (
) until the pin clicks in
place to lock the handle into the operating position.
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