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Drive Clutch Lever
With the engine running, push
the drive clutch lever forward
to propel the mower forward.
Release the drive clutch lever
to stop the mower's forward
movement.
You can control self-propelled
speed with the drive clutch
lever. The mower will move
gradually faster as you push
the drive clutch lever forward.
If you push the lever all the
way forward to the handlebar, the mower will move at the speed
determined by the shift lever setting.
When moving and using the drive clutch lever to change
self-propelled speed, continue to fully hold the blade control lever
against the handlebar. The engine will turn off if the blade control
lever is released. Use the shift lever to change the maximum speed
so you can hold the drive clutch lever comfortably against the
handlebar.
For self-propelled mowing, push the blade control lever forward
against the handlebar, start the engine, and then push the drive clutch
lever forward. The drive clutch lever can be used to hold the blade
control lever against the handlebar.
Always release the drive clutch lever before starting the engine. If the
drive clutch is engaged, the mower will move forward when you pull
on the starter grip.
Shift Lever
Use the shift lever to select
the forward speed at which
you wish to mow.
Do not use the throttle lever
to adjust your forward speed.
The throttle lever must remain
in the FAST position for good
mowing performance.
Otherwise, cut quality suffers.
The position of the shift lever
determines the maximum
ground speed when the drive
clutch lever is fully engaged.
If you wish to momentarily slow the mower during operation, partially
release the drive clutch lever, then resume your normal speed by
pushing the drive clutch lever forward again. It is not necessary to
move the shift lever for momentary speed reduction.
For maximum mowing performance, use the lower speed range for
mowing and the higher speed range for transporting.
Starting the Engine
The blades turn when you start the engine. Start the engine in a clear
or mowed area where the blades can turn freely.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
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DRIVE CLUTCH
LEVER
SLOW
SHIFT LEVER
FUEL VALVE
2. Move the throttle lever to the
proper starting position.
COLD ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the
CHOKE position.
WARM ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position.
3. Push forward on the blade
control lever and hold it
against the handlebar.
This lever is connected to the
engine flywheel brake and
the engine switch. The
engine will not start or run
unless the blade control lever
is held against the handlebar.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly
until you feel resistance, and
then pull briskly. Return the
starter grip gently.
Keep your hands and feet
away from the mower deck at
all times when starting and
running the engine.
Continue to hold the blade control lever against the handlebar; the
engine stops when the blade control lever is released.
5. If the CHOKE position was used during starting, move the throttle
lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine warms
up enough to run smoothly without use of the choke.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release the drive clutch lever.
2. Move the throttle lever to the
slow position.
FAST
3. Release the blade control
lever to stop the engine.
4. When the mower is not in use,
turn the fuel valve to the OFF
position.
5. Clean your mower after each
mowing; refer to "Cleaning" on
page
17.
ON
FAST
CHOKE
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
STARTER
GRIP
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
DRIVE CLUTCH
LEVER
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