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StartingandOperation(Continued)
Propelling the Mower
1. Start the engine.Referto the Section entitled "Starting
and Operation- Engine and Blade".
2. Begin squeezingthe wheel drive control (A, Figure 4)
back toward the handle to engagethe wheel drive and
propel the mower forward. Forward speedcan be
increased by squeezingthe wheel drive control further
back toward the handle.
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Figure4: Wheel drive control
(Components removed for clarity)
Stopping
1. Stop forward motion of the mower by releasing the
wheeldrive control.
2. Stop the engine and blade by releasingthe blade
control.
HandleHeightAdjustment
Theheight of the mower handle can be adjusted as follows:
1. Turn the two locking cams (A, Figure5) a quarter-turn to
unlock the handle assembly (B).
2. Align the handle assemblywith one of the three handle
height adjustment holes (C) in the mounting brackets.
3. Returnthe locking cams to their original position to lock
the handle.
Figure5: Adjusting the handleheight
WARNING
DONOTattempt anymaintenance, adjustmentsor service
with engine and blade running. STOPengine and blade.
Disconnectspark plug wire and secureaway from spark
plug. Engineand components are HOT.Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
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