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Adjusting the Cutting Height
(Regular-wheel model only)
Adjust the cutting height as desired. Set the front wheels and
the rear wheels to the same height.
Note: To raise or lower the machine, move the cutting-height
levers as shown in
Figure
Figure 13
1. Raise the machine
Important: The cutting height settings are 32 mm
(1-1/4 inches); 44 mm (1-3/4 inches); 57 mm (2-1/4
inches); 70 mm (2-3/4 inches); 83 mm (3-1/4 inches);
and 95 mm (3-3/4 inches).
Starting the Engine
1. Hold the blade-control bar
handle.
Figure 14
1. Blade-control bar
2. Turn the ignition key (electric-start models only; refer
to
Figure
15) or pull the recoil-start handle
Figure 15
13.
2. Lower the machine
(Figure
14) against the
(Figure
Note: If the machine does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-propel Drive
(Self-propel model only)
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel drive
bar
(Figure
17) toward the handle and hold it.
1. Self-propel drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel
drive bar.
Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed. To
reduce the ground speed, increase the space between the
self-propel drive bar and the handle.
16).
Stopping the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar
Note: Remove the ignition key when you leave the machine
(electric-start models only).
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
If they do not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
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Figure 16
Figure 17
(Figure
18).
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