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Inspections Done With the Engine Running
2-1. Engine stop switch
Press and turn the engine stop switch clockwise to the RUN position to check that the engine can be
started, then press the switch to check that the engine stops.
2-2. Throttle lever
Start the engine. Move the throttle lever to the high engine speed position and check that the engine
speed increases in response, then move the throttle lever to the low engine speed position and check
that the engine speed decreases in response.
2-3. Side clutch levers
While driving the mower, check that the mower turns properly when each side clutch lever is applied,
and that the mower travels straight when each side clutch lever is released.
2-4. Gear shift lever
Move the gear shift lever to each position. Check that the lever snaps properly into place at the low-
speed, medium-speed, high-speed, reverse and neutral positions. Next, check how the mower
responds (drives) when the gear shift lever is moved to each position with the drive clutch lever set to
ON.
Also check that the mower does not move when the gear shift lever is in neutral, and stops when the
drive clutch lever is set to OFF.
2-5. Blade clutch lever
Run the cutter shaft. Move the blade clutch lever to the OFF position and check that the cutter shaft
stops completely. Also check that the blade clutch lever is not moved back to the OFF position by
vibrations.