Starting the Engine
1. Firmly push in the primer 3 times with your thumb,
holding the primer in for a second before releasing
it each time (Figure 10).
1. Primer
2. Hold the blade control bar (Figure 11) against the
handle.
1. Blade control bar
3. Pull recoil start handle (Figure 12).
Note: If the mower does not start after several
attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the self-propel
drive bar (Figure 13) toward the handle and hold it.
1. Self-propel drive bar
To disengage the self-propel drive, release the self-propel
drive bar.
Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is fixed.
To reduce the ground speed, increase the space between
the self-propel drive bar and the handle.
Stopping the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar
(Figure 14).
Important: When you release the blade control
bar, both the engine and blade should stop within
3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using
your mower immediately and contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
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Figure 13
Figure 14