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4-1/2 in. (116 mm)
1-1/2 in. (38 mm)
2 in. (51 mm)
2-1/2 in. (64 mm)
3 in. (76 mm)
3-1/2 in. (89 mm)
4 in. (102 mm)
Approximately
Figure 6
1. Height-of-cut lever
3. Adjust each mower gage wheel to the correct height, as
follows:
A. Remove the hairpin cotter and pin to change the
hole location (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1. Wheel
2. Pin
3. Hairpin cotter
B. Select a hole position so that the gage wheel is
3/8 inch (10 mm) off of the ground for the
height-of-cut to be used (Fig. 7).
C. Insert the pin and secure it with the hairpin cotter.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake
on page 12.
Note: The engine does not start unless you set the
parking brake or fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the blade control (PTO) to off (Fig. 5).
4. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1. Choke
2. Fast
3. Slow
4. Throttle lever
Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may
not require step 4.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start
position (Fig. 9). When the engine starts, release the
key.
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Figure 9
1. Start
2. On
3. Off
Important If the engine does not start after 30 seconds
of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to Off and let
the starter motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting on page 38.
6. After the engine starts, slowly shift the throttle lever to
Fast (Fig. 8). If the engine stalls or hesitates, shift the
throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds and then
shift the throttle lever to Fast. Repeat this step as
required.
Stopping the Engine
1. Shift the throttle lever to Fast (Fig. 8).
2. Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the ignition key
(Fig. 9).
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