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Section 3: Features a ndControls
MOWER CONTROLS
Thefollowinginformationidentifies a nd
describes the controlsfor all mower
models.
Operator Presence Control Bail
The Operator PresenceControl Bail
(A, Figure 3-1) must be pulled back
against the handlebar and held there
while starting the engine and operating
the unit. Releasingthe bail will shut off
the engine and stop the mower blade.
The engine will not restart unless the bail
is pulled back against the handlebar.
NOTE: This control disengagesan engine
brakewhen pulled back against the
handlebarand engagesthe engine brake
when released. The mower blade is
bolted directly to the engine shaft,
therefore it stops when the engine stops.
The engine will not restart unless the bail
is pulled back against the handlebar. See
Stopping the Engine and Mower Blade in
Section 4 for more information.
Wheel Drive Bail
The Wheel Drive Bail (C, Figure 3-1)
engagesthe powered rear wheels when it
is pulled up against the handlebar, and
disengages the wheels when released.
See Mowingand Turning the Mowerin
Section 4 for more information.
To move the mower without engine
power, releasethe controls and push or
pull the mower.
NOTE: The pinion gears inside the rear
wheels may produce an occasional
knocking sound when pushing or pulling
the mower manually. This sound is
harmless. Do not lubricate the drive
wheels. Service the drive assembly only
as instructed in Section 5.
Wheel Speed Control
The Wheel Speed Control (B, Figure3-1)
provides three different wheel speeds.
Selectionsare:
• 1 for low speed
• 2 for medium speed
• 3 for high speed
See Mowing in Section 4 for more infor-
mation.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
This control (K, Figure 3-1) provides eight
cutting heights, enabling you to choose
the most appropriate height for the lawn
condition. Cutting heights range from
3/4-inches to 4-1/4-inches. See Prepara-
tion forMowing in Section 4 for more
nforrnation.
NOTE: Actual cutting height w_llvary
according to turf conditions..
ENGINECONTROLS
Throttle
Models 909J has an engine that is
equipped with a fixed throttle speed for
the most efficient engine performance
under varying loads.
Primer Bulb
The Primer Bulb is used to start a cold
engine. Seethe Engine Owner's Manual
for information specific to your engine.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The FuelShut-Off Valve (if so equipped)
opens and closes the fuel line. See the
Engine Owner's Manual for information
specific to your engine.
Recoil Rope Start
The recoil rope start (D. Figure3-1) Es
usedto pull-start the engine. See the
Engine Owner's Manualfor starting infor-
matEon specific to your engine. Also see
Starting the Engine in Section 4
Adjustable Handlebar Height
The mower provides three handlebar
height settings (J, Figure 3-1). See Step
5: Adjust Handlebar Height in Section 2.
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