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OPERATING THE MOWER
Engaging Cutterblade Drive
Disengage Cutterblade Drive.
1. Release the blade stop lever and it will return to its rest
position. (Refer gs.15 & 16)
Emergency Stop.
If the cutterblade drive mechanism fails, stop the engine.
Forward Travel
Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch
lever to power the mower in a forward direction.
When the ground drive clutch lever is released the
mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mow-
ing in con ned areas.
Ground speed may be adjusted by operating the variable
speed control.
Push forward to slow down and pull back to speed up.
Only operate the lever with the engine running to prevent
damage.
If the blade stop lever is released the blade will stop.
(Refer g. 16)
Fig. 15
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Pull the lever towards the stop position shown on the
cont
throttle control to stop the engine.
(Refer g. 17)
Reverse Travel
Release the ground drive clutch lever. Hold and pull
against the handlebar with both hands to reverse the
mower.
Turning
To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar
in the direction required.
To make a tight turn release the ground drive clutch
lever, apply downward pressure on the handlebar to raise
the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the
required direction.
To prevent accidents do not raise the front of the
mower excessively when making a turn. Never raise
the rear of the mower when the engine is running.
Stopping
Release the ground drive clutch lever and release the
engine stop lever. Reduce throttle setting during engine
shutdown
. (Refer g. 17)
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Emergency stop: Release both ground drive clutch lever
and blade stop lever together. If the engine fails to stop,
disconnect the spark plug lead. (Refer g.18)
Slopes
To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on
slopes greater than 20 degrees. (Refer g.19)
Height Of Cut
To adjust the height of cut:
Grip the lever and pull sideways to disengage it from
the locking notch, then push forwards to lower or pull
backwards to raise the height of cut.
Finally release the lever at the required position and en-
sure it locks rmly into one of the eight setting notches.
Always select a height of cut to suit operating conditions.
Aim to prevent engine overloading and blockages by
avoiding low cuts in long grass conditions. Be prepared
to make two cuts when the grass is long. (Refer g.20)
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