Stopping the Engine
If the ignition switch on your machine (
) is a toggle
switch (with both an “I” and a “Stop”), push the switch to the
Stop position. Otherwise, hold down the switch in the Stop
position until the engine stops.
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Figure 17
1.
Ignition-toggle switch
Engaging the Blade
When you start your engine, the blade does not turn. You
must engage the blade to mow.
1.
Pull the control-bar lock back (
Figure 18
2.
Pull the blade-control bar to the handle (
Figure 19
3.
Hold the blade-control bar against the handle (
Figure 20
Disengaging the Blade
Release the blade —control bar (
).
Figure 21
Important:
When you release the blade-control bar,
the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it does not
stop properly, stop using your machine immediately and
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Checking the Blade-Brake
Clutch Operation
Check the control bar before each use to ensure that the
blade-brake clutch system is operating properly.
Using the Grass Bag
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
You can use the grass bag to perform an additional test to
check the blade-brake clutch.
1.
Install the empty grass bag on the machine.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
Engage the blade.
Note:
The bag should begin to inflate, indicating that
the blade is engaged and rotating.
4.
Release the blade-control bar.
Note:
If the bag does not immediately deflate, the
blade is still rotating. The blade-brake clutch may be
deteriorating and, if ignored, could result in an unsafe
operating condition. Have the machine inspected and
serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer.
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