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Operation
Starting and Operation (Continued)
5. After the engine starts, turn off choke and allow a brief
warm-up until the engine runs smooth before beginning
mower operation.
NOTE:
To stop the engine (and blade), release the blade
control.
Propelling the Mower
1. Start the engine. Refer to the Section entitled “Starting
and Operation – Engine and Blade”.
2. Move the ground speed control (A, Figure 5) to the
desired speed position.
3. Squeeze the wheel drive control (B) against the handle
to engage the wheel drive and propel the mower
forward. Forward speed can be adjusted while the
mower is moving by changing the position of the
ground speed control.
Stopping
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
wheel drive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasing the blade
control.
Handle Height Adjustment
The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows:
1. Loosen the lower nuts (A, Figure 6) on each
lower handle.
2. Move the handle assembly (B) up or down until the
desired position is achieved.
3. Tighten the lower nuts on each lower handle to maintain
the desired position.
Figure 6: Adjusting the handle height
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
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B
Figure 5: Mower drive controls
A
B
A
Operation (Continued)
B
Figure 4: Starting the mower
A