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2. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle
(Fig. 8).
3. Pull the starter handle lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull it sharply (Fig. 8). Allow the rope return to
the handle slowly.
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3
Figure 8
1. Blade control bail
2. Upper handle
Note: If the engine fails to start after three (3) pulls,
repeat steps 1–3.
Stopping the Engine
Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and blade
will stop. See your dealer immediately if they do not.
Self–propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk forward with
your hands on the upper handle. As you move forward,
the upper handle will slide toward the mower, activating
the self–propel drive. The faster you walk, the farther the
handle will slide and the faster the mower will propel
(Fig. 9).
Note: The mower propels at the maximum speed when the
upper handle is pushed as far forward as possible.
To slow down or stop, simply slow your walking speed or
stop (Fig. 9). If, when backing up after self–propelling,
the mower does not roll backward freely, nudge the
mower forward about an inch without engaging the
self–propel drive, then pull the mower backward.
Figure 9
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3. Starter handle
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Adjusting the Cutting Height
Each wheel is adjusted individually with a wheel height
adjustment lever. Cutting heights are 1, 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2, 3
and 3-1/2 inches (25, 38, 51, 64, 74 and 86 mm).
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Adjusting the height-of-cut levers could bring
your hands into contact with the moving blade.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with a rotating blade can cause serious
injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Stop the engine and wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting the cutting height.
Do not put your fingers under the mower
housing when adjusting the height-of-cut.
1. To change the cutting height, pull the adjusting lever
toward the wheel and move it to the desired position
(Fig. 10).
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1. Wheel height adjustment lever
2. Release the height adjust lever and seat it securely in
the notch.
Note: Set all four (4) wheels at the same height.
Operating Tips
General Tips
Review the safety instructions and read this manual
carefully before operating the mower.
Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and
other debris which could be picked up or hit by the
blade and become thrown objects.
Keep everyone, especially children and pets, away
from the area of operation.
Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid
objects. Never deliberately mow over any object.
If an object is struck, or the mower starts to vibrate,
immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and examine the mower for damage.
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Figure 10
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