Yard Works 270-1252 Operator's Manual page 19

OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER (See Figure 8)
• Insert the isolator key into the slot on the motor/shroud assembly.
• Press and hold the start button. Pull the power lever toward the handle and release the
button to start the mower.
• To stop the mower, release the power lever.
• For starting in thick grass conditions maybe necessary to press down on the handlebars
and slightly raise the front wheels until the motor reaches full speed.
• Never lift the rear wheels as this can cause debris to be thrown towards you and increase
risk of injury.
SELF-PROPELLED MOWING
• Once the mower has been started, the self-propelled feature is engaged by pulling the self
propel lever upward to meet the handle.
• To disengage the self-propelled feature, release the self propel lever.
Key
CAUTION
Do not attempt to override the operation of the isolator key or lever.
WARNING
The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses that comply with ANSI
Z87.1 and while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
WARNING
Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 100 ft. (30 m) away when the mower is in use.
INSPECT THE CUTTING AREA
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades.
Power lever
Start button
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④
Self propel
lever
Fig. 8