Starting the Engine
1.
Pull the blade-control bar (
) to the
handle and hold it.
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Figure 15
1.
Blade-control bar
2.
Insert the key into the electric starter (if
equipped) and turn it; refer to
) or pull
the recoil-start handle (
).
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Figure 16
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Figure 17
Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
Self-Propel Model Only
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the
self-propel-drive bar (
) to the handle and
hold it.
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Figure 18
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.
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