Note:
If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-Propel Drive
•
To engage the self-propel drive:
Squeeze the
self-propel-drive bar against the handle and hold it
(
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Figure 16
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.
•
To disengage the self-propel-drive:
release the
self-propel-drive bar.
Note:
The machine comes with freewheeling clutches
that make it easier to pull the machine rearward. To
disengage the clutches, you may need to push the machine
forward about 2.5 cm (1 inch) or more after you release
the self-propel-drive bar.
Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
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, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 10)
before recycling the
clippings. If the side-discharge chute is on the machine,
remove it; refer to
Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page
before recycling the clippings.
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer
to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 10)
.
Installing the Grass Bag
1.
Raise and hold up the rear deflector (
).
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Figure 17
1.
Rear deflector
3.
Grass bag pin (2)
2.
Notch (left side notch not
shown)
2.
Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the bag
rest in the notches on the handle (
3.
Lower the rear deflector.
Removing the Grass Bag
To remove the bag, reverse the steps above.
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