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CONTROLS
Blade Control
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING
THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A
SAFETY DEVICE NEVER ATTEMPT
TO BYPASS ITS OPERATIONS
The blade control handle is located on the uppe han¬
dle of the mower. See figure 19. The blade control han¬
dle must be depressed in order to operate the unit.
Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
WARNING: The blade will be rotating
whenever the engine is running.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the left side of the up¬
per handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed.
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WARNING: The throttle control cannot be
used to stop the engine.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on the left side of handle
panel. It is used for starting only. See figure 19.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
Squeezing the drive clutch control engages the drive
mechanism to the rear wheels. Releasing the clutch
control stops the rear wheels from driving. Release the
drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating an
obstacle, making a turn or stopping. See figure 19.
SHIFT LEVER
The six speed shift lever is located on the drive clutch
control housing on the upper handle. See figure 19.
This lever is used to select the operating speed of the
mower. Release the drive clutch control when chang¬
ing speeds.
IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever ONLY when the
engine is running. Shifting the speeds with the
engine off can cause damage to the unit.
OPERATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY. DO NOT
OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING
SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
FIGURE 20.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cut¬
ting deck. See figure 20.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields. We recommend wide vision
safety mask for over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until
it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See
cutting height adjustment section.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
mower. Read instructions carefully.
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