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How to Stop the Lawnmower
Warning: The blade and drive will not stop immediately.
Fig. 26
In the case of an emergency ‘STOP’ release both the cutting cylinder and drive control
levers. The engine will continue to run but the cutting cylinder and power drive will stop.
For a planned stop:
1. Slow the engine speed by moving the throttle lever to the ‘SLOW’ position.
2. Release the power drive clutch gradually. The drive will slow down to a stop.
3. Release the cutting cylinder control lever. The cylinder blade will stop.
4. Turn engine switch to ‘OFF’ – the engine will cut-out. Turn the fuel valve to the ‘OFF’ position.
Fitting and Emptying the Grass Collector
Warning: Turn the engine off before fitting or emptying the collector.
Fig. 27
1. Ensure the engine is stopped prior to removing or refitting the grass collector.
2. The grass collector is fitted by holding the top of the box and hooking the bottom section to the
locating pegs (A), the catcher then sits on the rubber stops (B) either side of the chassis.