Stopping the Engine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar
(Figure 25).
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 mower immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Figure 25
1.
Blade control bar
Operating the Self-propel
Drive
Model 22156TE only
1. To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the
self-propel drive bar against the handle and hold
it (Figure 26).
Figure 26
1.
Self-propel drive bar
Note:
The maximum self-propel drive speed is
fixed. To reduce the speed, increase the space
between the self-propel drive bar and the handle.
2. To disengage the self-propel drive, release the
self-propel drive bar.
Note:
The mower comes with freewheeling
clutches which make it easier to pull the mower
rearward. To disengage the clutches, you may need
to push the mower forward one inch (2.5 cm) or
more after you release the self-propel drive bar.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Cutting heights are from 1 inch (25 mm) to 4-1/2
inches (114 mm) in 1/2-inch (13 mm) increments.
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
•
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
•
Do not put your fingers under the housing
when adjusting the cutting height.
Adjust the cutting height as desired (Figure 27). Set all
four wheels to the same height.
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