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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.2. PROPELLING MOWER
(Self Propelled Models Only)
1. Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting & Operation
– Engine & Blade”.
2. Move ground speed control to the desired speed
position. See Figure 2.6.
3. Squeeze wheel drive control against handle to
engage wheel drive and propel mower forward.
Forward speed can be adjusted while mower is mov-
ing by changing position of ground speed control. See
Figure 2.6.
2.3 STOPPING
Stop forward motion of mower by releasing the wheel
drive control. Stop engine and blade by releasing the
blade control.
2.4 LOCKING SWIVEL WHEELS (SPV211S ONLY)
The left front swivel wheel on the SPV211S can be
locked to keep the mower traveling in a straight line:
1. Move mower straight forward to align caster stud
pin with notches in swivel locking clip, located above
left caster stud. See Figure 2.7.
2. Move swivel caster lock lever, located on left side of
handle assembly, to ‘LOCK’ position to lock clip down
over caster stud. See Figure 2.8.
3. To release caster, simply move swivel caster lock
lever back from locked position. See Figure 2.8.
2.5 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The height of the mower handle can be adjusted as
follows:
1. Remove T-knobs and carriage bolts securing lower
handle to mounting brackets.
2. Align holes in handle assembly with one of three
handle height adjustment holes in mounting bracket.
See Figure 2.9.
3. Replace removed hardware, tightening securely.
FIGURE 2.6
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 compo-
nents are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow suffi-
cient time for all components to cool.
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FAST
GROUND SPEED
CONTROL
HIGHER
LOWER
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
HANDLE HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES (3)
FIGURE 2.9
FIGURE 2.7
SWIVEL
CASTER
ASSEMBLY
LOCKING
CLIP
WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL
SLOW
DISENGAGE
ENGAGE
ALIGN PIN
WITH
NOTCHES
FIGURE 2.8
UNLOCK
CASTER
LOCK
CASTER