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WARNING: Do not remove the bat
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tery pack from the handle panel for
any reason other than replacement.
When replacing the battery pack,
refer to instructions in Maintenance
section.
NEUTRAL TEST FOR ALL MODELS:
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Before each use, check for proper drive
clutch operation by performing the following
before starting the engine:
With the drive clutch control released, push
mower forward. It should move freely.
If it does not and the rear wheels tend to
lock up, the clutch may not be releasing
completely. Do not start the engine until cor
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rections have been made. Check the control
cable for severe bend, kinks and binding, or
grass build-up in the pulley groove. Refer to
the "Adjustment" section for any additional
information.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
WARNING: When starting the unit
for the first time, place mower in
first speed (slow) position. Face the
mower against a solid object such
as a wall, fence, etc. Start the unit,
and if it shows any signs of motion
with the drive clutch control disen-
gaged, shut the engine off immedi-
ately. Make certain the drive clutch
control is adjusted so the drive belt
is as loose as possible. Refer to the
Adjustment Section.
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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit
is equipped with a rubber boot over the end
of the spark plug wire, make certain the
metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely
over the metal tip on the spark plug. See
Figure 8.
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If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime
engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
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If your unit is equipped with a two speed
control on the engine refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
•
Standing behind the unit, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper
handle as shown in Figure 9.
ELECTRIC START MODELS ONLY:
•
Turn the ignition key to the right to start the
engine. Release the key after engine starts.
See Figure 4.
NOTE: The engine on your unit is
provided with an auxiliary recoil
starter system. To start the engine
using the auxiliary start system, pro-
ceed as follows for recoil start
models:
RECOIL START MODELS ONLY:
•
Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and
pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback.
Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt. See
Figure 9.
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To engage the drive, squeeze the drive clutch
control handle (see Figure 9) towards the up
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per handle. Release the drive clutch control
to slow down when negotiating an obstacle,
making a turn, or stopping.
•
The six speed shift lever is located on the
drive clutch control housing on the upper
handle. See Figure 9. This lever is used to se
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lect the operating speed of the mower.
Release the drive clutch control when chang
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ing speeds.
WARNING: THIS CONTROL MECHA
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NISM IS A SAFETY DEVICE. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO BYPASS ITS OPERA
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TIONS.
The blade control handle must be depressed
in order to operate the unit. Release the
blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
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Figure 9-RECOIL START MODEL SHOWN
Recoil Start
Handle
Blade Control Handle
Drive
Clutch
Six Speed
Shift Lever
Figure 8
Metal
Loop
on Spark
Plug Wire
Rubber Boot