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1. Turn the ignition key to the R
(Figure 17).
2. Pull the recoil handle slowly to the rear until
you feel resistance, then pull sharply. Allow
the rope to return to the engine slowly.
Using the Self-Propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands gripping the upper handle and your elbows at
your sides, and the machine will automatically keep
pace with you (Figure 18).
Note:
You can self-propel the machine with the
blades engaged or disengaged.
Figure 18
Note:
Use the traction-assist handle in situations
when you need more control than you have with the
self-propel drive alone.
Shutting Off the Engine
Standard Model
Press the toggle switch
position and hold it until the engine shuts off.
Figure 19
1. Toggle switch
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position
UN
(Figure 19) to the S
TOP
Electric-Start Model
1. Turn the ignition key to the O
20).
2. When the engine shuts off, remove the ignition
key and take it with you when you leave the
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machine.
Engaging the Blades
When you start your engine, the blades do not turn.
You must engage the blades to mow.
1. Pull the blade-control-bar lock back to the
blade-control bar
1. Blade-control bar lock
2. Slowly pull the blade-control bar back to the
handle (Figure
3. Hold the blade-control bar against the handle
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(Figure 22).
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position
FF
Figure 20
(Figure 21).
Figure 21
2. Blade-control bar
21).
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