EN–9
Operation
Controls
Throttle control, ground speed control, control bar
and recoil starter are on upper handle (Fig. 7).
Starting Engine
Note:
The engine requires a warm-up period
of one minute to several minutes,
depending on the temperature.
1.
Push spark plug wire onto spark plug (Fig. 8).
2.
Move throttle control to
(FAST) position.
3.
Push primer three (3) times (Fig. 6). Wait about
two (2) seconds between each push.
Note:
Do not use primer to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
However, cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
4.
Pull recoil starter out until slack in rope is taken
up. Then pull vigorously to start the engine.
Regulate throttle as desired between
(FAST)
and
(SLOW). Allow the engine to warm-up.
During warm-up, the equipment can be operated.
Stopping Engine
1.
Release control bar to stop blade and traction
drive. Move ground speed control to “N”
(NEUTRAL). To stop engine, move throttle to
(OFF). Stay behind the handle until all
moving parts stop.
2.
Pull wire off spark plug if mower will be
unattended or not used.
Self-propelled Drive
The mower has three ground speeds: number “1” is
slow, “2” is medium, and “3” is a fast walking pace.
1.
Move ground speed control to desired setting.
2.
Move control bar down to “A” and raise to “B”
to engage blade (Fig. 9).
3.
Squeeze control bar against handle “C” to
engage traction drive (Fig. 9).
Ground speed varies, depending on space
between control bar and handle. To disengage
traction drive but keep blade engaged, gradually
release control bar to mid position (Fig. 9).
To self-propel with blade disengaged, simply
squeeze control bar against handle, eliminating
downward movement necessary for blade
engagement.
Note:
Do not shift speeds while control bar is
squeezed against handle in the “C”
(drive) position (Fig. 9); the
transmission could be damaged. Move
control bar to the mid position 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 “N”
(NEUTRAL) when using the mower for trimming
and whenever leaving mower.
Pulling Mower Rearward
Your mower is equipped with free-wheeling clutches
which make it easier to pull the mower rearward. The
control bar must be lowered enough to disengage the
self-propelled drive and disengage the clutches before
pulling the mower rearward. The mower may need to
be pushed forward one inch or more after control bar
has been released to disengage the self-propelled
drive and disengage the clutches.
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