Figure 10
1.
Blade control bar
2.
Turn the ignition key (Figure 11) or pull the recoil start
handle (Figure 12).
Figure 11
Figure 12
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel drive
bar (Figure 13) toward the handle and hold it.
Figure 13
1.
Self-propel drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel
drive bar.
Note:
The maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed. To
reduce the ground speed, increase the space between the
self-propel drive bar and the handle.
Stopping the Engine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar (Figure 14).
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 14
Mulching the Clippings
The machine comes from the factory ready to mulch the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it before mulching
the clippings; refer to Removing the Grass Bag (page 10).
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
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