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 machine will automatically keep pace
with you (
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Note:
If the machine does not freely roll backward
after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands
in place, and allow the machine to roll a couple of
centimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheel
drive. You can also try reaching just under the upper
handle to the metal handle and pushing the machine
forward a couple of centimeters (inches). If the
machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Ensure
that the engine shuts off within
3 seconds after releasing the
blade-control bar.
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Important:
When you release the blade-control
bar, both the engine and blade should stop within
3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop
using your machine immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Recycling the Clippings
Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine and the
bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position,
move the lever to the recycling position; refer to
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page 13)
. If
the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove
it; refer to
Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page
.
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