How To Use The Throttle Control; How To Engage The Blade; How To Change The Height Of Cut - Craftsman 536.885600 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the
engine.
1. To increase the engine speed, move the throttle control
forward to the FAST position. For normal operation and when
using a grass bagger, move the throttle control to the FAST
position. Also, for a cooler running engine, operate the en-
gine in the FAST position.
2. The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum per-
formance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed
of the engine.
HOW TO ENGAGE THE BLADE
1. When you start the engine, do not engage the blade rota-
tion control.
2. To rotate the blade, hold the blade rotation control in the
ENGAGE position (against the handle).
3. With the blade rotation control against the handle, push the
blade control lever forward.
4. To stop the blade, release the blade rotation control. Be-
fore you leave the operator's position, make sure the blade
has stopped rotating.
Blade Control Lever
Throttle Control
Figure 5
5. Before you go across a sidewalk or a road, release the
blade rotation control to stop the blade.
_ ARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away
from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower
housing when the engine runs.
HOW TO CHANGE THE HEIGHT OF CUT
To change the height of cut, move the position of the adjuster arm
(see Figure 6).
1. Disengage the adjuster arm.
2. Move the adjuster arm to another position.
r Arm
Rear Wheel Figure 6
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