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FIELD and BRUSH MOWER
Checking and adjusting clutch engagement:
1. Start your machine in the normal manner.
2. With the operator presence lever depressed, shift into low gear.
3. Increase the engine rpm but do not squeeze the clutch lever. The machine should not move when the
clutch lever is not squeezed.
IF YOUR MACHINE “CREEPS” DURING THIS TEST, YOUR CLUTCH NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. CONSULT
CHAPTER 5, PAGE 31 OF YOUR SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY
CORRECTIONS BEFORE USING.
Before Starting the Engine
1. Check the oil level every time you use the machine.
2. Check the gas level.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve (on the bottom of the gas tank), if your model is equipped with one.
Electric-Starting
1. Move the Shift Lever to N (Neutral). See mower picture, Figure 1
,
on page 12
.
NOTE: The Shift lever MUST be in NEUTRAL and Blade Engage Button pushed DOWN or the engine will
not start.
2. Move the Throttle (Figure 1) to the CHOKE position (to the RUN position if the engine is already
warm).
3. Turn the Key (Figure 1) to the START position until the engine starts, then release. The key will snap
back to the RUN position and the engine will continue to run.
4. Move the Throttle to the RUN position.
Manual-Starting (if equipped)
1. Move the Throttle (Figure 1, on page 12) to the CHOKE position (to the RUN position if the engine is
already warm).
2. Turn the Key (Figure 1) to START.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle
and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a little
bit, then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the DR FIELD and
BRUSH MOWER.
4. Move the Throttle to the RUN position.