Engine
Stop Lever
Release the engine stop lever (A, Figure 12) and the
engine and the blade will automatically stop. To run
the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the Operating
position (B).
Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop
lever several times. Make sure the cable moves easily.
Figure
12: Operating
the engine
step lever
Wheel
Drive System
The mower has a wheel drive system. Operate the
drive system as follows.
1. Hold the engine stop lever (A, Figure 12) in the
Operating Position (B).
2. Slowly pull the drive lever (A, Figure 13) back. The
drive system is now engaged.
To increase ground
speed, slowly pull the drive lever farther back. To
decrease ground speed, slowly release the drive
lever.
3. To disengage the drive system and stop the
engine, completely release the engine stop lever.
4. To disengage only the drive system, release the
drive lever. The drive system will disengage but
the engine will continue to run.
NOTE. When the drive system is disengaged on a new
unit, it is possible for the whee{s to rotate if lifted off the
ground. This is normal and will stop after one or two
hours of operation.
WARNING: For safe operation, the drive
system must immediately disengage when
the drive lever is remeased. If the drive sys-
tem does not disengage correctly, do not
operate the mower until the drive system is
adjusted or repaired by an authorized ser-
vice center.
Figure 13; Operating the wheel drive system
Stopping
the Engine
To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to srevent the
engine from starting.
Before you start the engine, check the engine stop
cable. Make sure the engine stop cable is assembled
correctly. Before you operate the unit, replace a bent
or damaged engine stop cable.
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