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Disengaging the Blade
Release the blade control bar.
Important:
When you release the blade
control bar, the blade should stop within 3
seconds. If it does not stop properly, stop
using your mower immediately and contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Operating the Traction
Drive
Engaging the Traction Drive
1. Release the traction control bar (Figure 14).
Figure 14
2. Move the ground speed control lever to the
desired gear position.
3. Squeeze the traction control bar against the
handle (Figure 15).
Figure 15
Disengaging the Traction Drive
Release the traction control bar.
Checking the Blade Brake
Clutch
Check the blade control bar before each use
to ensure that the blade brake clutch system is
operating properly.
1. Install the empty grass bag on the discharge
tunnel.
2. Start the engine.
3. Pull the blade control bar to the normal blade
engaged position. The bag should begin to
inflate, indicating that the blade is engaged and
rotating.
4. Release the blade control bar. If the bag does
not immediately deflate, it indicates that the
blade is still rotating. The blade brake clutch
may be deteriorating, and, if ignored, could
result in an unsafe operating condition. Have
the lawn mower inspected and serviced by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
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