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Operation
Starting and Operation (Continued)
Propelling the Mower
1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting
and Operation – Engine and Blade”.
2. Begin squeezing the wheel drive control
(A, Figure 4)
back toward the handle to engage the wheel drive and
propel the mower forward. Forward speed can be
increased by squeezing the wheel drive control further
back toward the handle.
Stopping
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
wheel drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.
Locking Swivel Wheels
The front wheels can be locked to keep the mower traveling
in a straight line:
1. Move the mower straight ahead a few feet so the
casters are facing forward.
2. Move the swivel caster lock knobs
(A, Figure 5)
to the
‘lock’ position (shown) to lock the casters in the forward
position.
3. To release the casters, simply move the swivel caster
lock knobs to the ‘unlock’ position (B).
Handle Height Adjustment
The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows:
1. Remove the T-knobs and carriage bolts securing the
lower handle
(A, Figure 6)
to the mounting brackets
(B)
.
2. Align the holes in the handle assembly with one of the
three handle height adjustment holes in the mounting
bracket.
3. Replace the removed hardware, tightening securely.
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Figure 6: Adjusting the handle height
Figure 4: Mower drive controls
A
B
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
!
!
(Components removed for clarity)
A
Figure 5: Locking the swivel caster
B
A
Operation (Continued)
Not
for
Reproduction
