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3. Squeeze the control bar against the handle to the
Run/Drive position (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Run/Drive position
2. Run/Shift position
Note: Do not shift speeds while squeezing the control bar
against the handle in the Run/Drive position; this can
damage the transmission. Move the control bar to the
Run/Shift position (Fig. 10) when you change the ground
speed.
Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or
decreasing the distance between the control bar and the
handle. Lower the control bar to decrease the ground
speed when you are making a turn or if the lawn mower is
moving too fast for you. If you lower the control bar too
far, the lawn mower stops self-propelling. Squeeze the
control bar closer to the handle to increase the ground
speed. When you hold the control bar tight against the
handle, the lawn mower self-propels at the maximum
ground speed. Move the ground speed control to the
Neutral position when you use the lawn mower for
trimming or whenever you leave the lawn mower.
Using the Discharge Tunnel
Plug
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Insert the discharge tunnel plug; refer to Installing the
Discharge Tunnel Plug on page 8.
3. To remove the plug, move the discharge door handle
rearward and lift up the spring clip on the bottom of
the plug. When the plug is unlocked, pull it out of the
discharge tunnel.
Note: When grass is thick and lush, clippings may collect
on and around the discharge tunnel plug. This may make
removing the plug difficult. Clean the plug thoroughly
after each use.
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3. Stop position
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Checking the Blade Brake
Clutch
Check the blade control bail before each use to ensure that
the blade brake clutch (BBC) system is operating properly.
Normal Test
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Move the lawn mower onto a paved surface in a
non-windy area.
3. Set all 4 wheels in to the 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) cutting
height setting (Fig. 16).
4. Set the ground speed selector to the N (Neutral)
position.
5. Take a half sheet of newspaper and crumple it into a
ball small enough to go under the deck (about 3 in. or
76 mm in diameter) as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11
1. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
6. Place the ball of newspaper 5 in. (12.7 cm) in front of
the lawn mower (Fig. 11).
7. Start the engine.
8. Move the blade control bail down to its lowest position
(Fig. 12).
Figure 12
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