Table of Contents
Advertisement
1.20
TRAVEL
Forward travel: Use the left hand to hold the engine stop
lever against the handlebar and start the engine. Push down-
ward on the handlebar to raise the front wheels until they are
just out of contact with the ground. Use the right hand to
push the ground drive clutch lever forwards until it locks
into the engaged position. Remove the right hand and the
clutch lever will remain in the engaged position. Lower the
front wheels to the ground and the mower will drive in a for-
ward direction.
Note: To disengage the drive without stopping the engine,
release the engine stop lever to the half way position.
Reverse travel: Disengage the ground drive clutch lever by
releasing the engine stop lever to the half way position.
Hold and pull against the handlebar with both hands to
reverse the mower towards you.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Never raise the
front of the mower excessively. Always reverse the
mower carefully towards you. Always stop the engine
before walking backwards with the mower.
TURNING THE MOWER
To make a wide turn: Steer the mower with the handlebar
in the direction required.
To make a tight turn: Stop and apply downward pressure
on the handlebar to raise the front wheels of the mower just
above ground level and steer the mower using the handlebar
in the required direction.
General manoeuvring: The mower may be manoeuvred in
tight spaces with the ground drive engaged, by pushing
downward on the handlebar to lift the front driving wheels
slightly clear of the ground.
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: DO NOT raise
the front of the mower excessively when making turns.
NEVER raise the rear of the mower when the engine is
running.
OPERATING THE MOWER
1.20
ST007
401001EB100398A
Advertisement
Table of Contents
