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Forward travel: Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands
to move the mower forwards.
Reverse travel: Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands
to reverse the mower towards you.
To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direc-
tion required.
To make a tight turn apply downward pressure on the handlebar to
raise the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the required
direction.
To prevent accidents do not raise the front of the mower exces-
sively when making a turn. Never raise the rear of the mower
when the engine is running.
Release the engine stop lever and ground drive clutch lever on auto drive
models and push the throttle control lever to the ‘slow’ position.
If the engine fails to stop, move the throttle lever to the ‘slow’posi-
tion and disconnect the spark plug lead.
To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater
than 20 degrees.
Turning
OPERATING THE MOWER
Stopping
STOP
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Slopes
Travel
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