OPERATION
Clutch / Brake
Pedal
Ignition Key Switch
Parkiing Brake
Lift Lever
Throttle Control
Lever
Attachment
Clutch
Speed Control
Lever
Figure 3
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objects thrown
in the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing. We recom-
mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,
available at Sears Stores.
LOCATION
OF
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH:
Use the attachment
clutch to
start and stop the rotation of the blade(s) and to operate a snow
thrower attachment.
CLUTCH
/ BRAKE PEDAL:
The pedal has two functions.
The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake. Use the
brake pedal to quickly stop the forward or reverse motion of the unit.
IGNITION
KEY SWITCH:
Use the ignition key switch to
start and stop the engine. When you start the engine and release the
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ignition key, the ignition key switch will automatically default to the
recommended
RUN-MOW
position for normal mowing.
SPEED CONTROL
LEVER:
Use
the speed control lever
to change the speed and the direction of the unit.
LIFT LEVER:
Use the lift lever to change the height of cut.
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER:
Use
the parking brake lever
to engage the brake when you leave the unit.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
LEVER:
Use the throttle control
lever to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.