EN–9
Operation
Controls
Key switch (electric start model), throttle control,
ground speed control, control bar and recoil starter
are on upper handle (Fig. 8).
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. 9).
2.
Move throttle control to
(FAST) position.
3.
Push primer three (3) times (Fig. 7). 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.
KEY–LECTRIC STARTING—Squeeze blade
control bar against handle. Turn key to
(START) and release when engine begins
running. Regulate throttle as desired between
(FAST) and
(SLOW). Allow the engine
to warm-up. During warm-up, the equipment can
be operated.
Note:
If the battery’s charge is too weak to
start the engine, use the recoil starter.
5.
MANUAL STARTING—Squeeze blade control
bar against handle. 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. Engine, blade and traction
drive will stop. See your dealer immediately if
they do not. Stay behind the handle until all
moving parts stop. Remove key from switch on
electric start model.
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 control bar to the RUN/SHIFT position
(Fig. 10).
2.
Move ground speed control to desired setting.
3.
To engage the self-propel drive, squeeze the
control bar against the handle to the
RUN/DRIVE position (Fig. 10).
Note:
Do not shift speeds while control bar is
squeezed against handle in the
RUN/DRIVE position (Fig. 10); the
transmission could be damaged. Move
control bar to the RUN/SHIFT 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
