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3. To engage the self-propel drive, squeeze the control
bar against the handle to the RUN/DRIVE position
(Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1.
RUN/DRIVE position
2.
RUN/SHIFT position
3.
STOP position
Note: Do not shift speeds while control bar is squeezed
against handle in the RUN/DRIVE position; the
transmission could be damaged. Move control bar to the
RUN/SHIFT position (Fig. 10) when changing ground
speed.
Ground speed can be varied by increasing or decreasing
distance between control bar and handle. Lower control
bar to slow mower when making a turn or if mower is
moving too fast for you. If you lower control bar too far,
the mower will stop self-propelling. Squeeze control bar
closer to handle to increase ground speed. When control
bar is tight against handle, mower will self-propel at
maximum ground speed. Move ground speed control to
(neutral) when using the mower for trimming and
whenever leaving mower.
Using the Discharge Tunnel
Plug
1. Make sure engine is off. Open the discharge door by
pulling forward on the handle and moving it rearwards
(Fig. 11). Hold the discharge door handle to prevent
the spring-loaded door from closing while inserting the
plug.
2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge
tunnel opening, you must rotate the plug clockwise
slightly while inserting it (Fig. 11). Make sure the
arrow on the plug decal is pointing upwards.
3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the
bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug
securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 12). Release
the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug.
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Figure 11
1.
Discharge door handle
2.
Plug tilted clockwise
4. To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle
rearwards while at the same time lift up the spring clip
on the bottom of the plug. When the plug is unlocked,
pull it out of the discharge tunnel.
Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect
on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make
plug removal difficult. Clean plug thoroughly after each
use.
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Figure 12
1.
Spring clip
Using Grass Bag
Occasionally you may wish to use the grass bag for
bagging extra long grass, lush grass or leaves.
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Ensure discharge door handle is fully forward and pin
is engaged in catch (Fig. 13).
