Figure 16
Note:
If the machine does not start, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Using the Self-Propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace
with you
(Figure
17).
Figure 17
Stopping the Engine
Release the blade-control bar
Important:
When you release the blade-control
bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it
does not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
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(Figure
18).
Recycling the Clippings
Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle
the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 13)
the clippings. If the side-discharge chute is on the
machine, remove it and lock the side-discharge door;
refer to
Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page
15)
before recycling the clippings.
Important:
Ensure that the rear-discharge plug
is locked in place. To lock the plug: Raise the
discharge deflector
plug in until it snaps into place behind the tabs,
and rotate the lever on the plug to the left
20).
1. Discharge deflector
11
Figure 18
before recycling
(Figure
19), firmly push the
Figure 19
2. Rear-discharge plug
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