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Propelling the Mower
1. Start the mower.
2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 4) to the
desired speed position.
3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle
to engage the wheel drive and propel the mower
forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the
mower is moving by changing the position of the
ground speed control.
Stopping the Mower
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
wheel drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.
Handle Height Adjustment
For greater operator comfort, the height of the mower handle
can be adjusted.
1. Loosen the lower nuts (A, Figure 5) on each
lower handle.
2. Move the handle assembly (B) up or down until the
desired position is achieved.
3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain
the desired position.
Figure 5: Adjusting the handle height
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.
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B
Figure 4: Mower drive controls
A
B
A
Operation
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for
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