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3352-935 Rev B
Operation
Important
: The engine will not start unless the mulch
plug or grass bag is properly in place.
Starting the Engine
1.
Firmly push the primer bulb in 3 times with your
thumb, holding it in for a second before releasing it
each time.
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Note:
If the air temperature is below 55
°
F (13
°
C),
firmly push the primer in 5 times.
2.
Hold the blade
control (upper) bar (A)
against the handle and
start the engine using
the recoil starter.
A
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3.
If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press
the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
Note:
If the mower still does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the
self-propel drive (lower) bar (A) up toward the handle
and hold it.
A
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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.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, release the blade control (upper)
bar (B).
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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 mower immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
