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Front cutting-height lever
1. A: 4-1/4 in (10.8 cm)
2. B: 3-3/4 in (9.5 cm)
3. C: 3-1/4 in (8.3 cm)
4. D: 2-3/4 in (7.0 cm)
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Rear cutting-height lever
1. A: 4-1/4 in (10.8 cm)
2. B: 3-3/4 in (9.5 cm)
3. C: 3-1/4 in (8.3 cm)
4. D: 2-3/4 in (7.0 cm)
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5. E: 2-1/4 in (5.7 cm)
6. F: 1-3/4 in (4.4 cm)
7. G: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)
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5. E: 2-1/4 in (5.7 cm)
6. F: 1-3/4 in (4.4 cm)
7. G: 1-1/4 in (3.2 cm)
Adjusting the Handle Height
You can raise or lower the handle to a position more
comfortable for you.
1. Lift the handle slightly and pull the handle-lock lever
rearward to disengage the handle-lock pins (Figure 16).
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1. Handle-lock lever
2. Handle-lock pin (2)
2. Rotate the handle and align the desired notch in
the handle bracket to the handle-lock pins; refer to
Figure 16.
3. Release the handle-lock lever to secure the handle in
place.
Starting the Engine
Standard Model
Pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel resistance, then pull
it sharply. Allow the rope to return to the engine slowly.
Note: If the machine does not start after several attempts,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Electric-start Model
You can start the engine on an electric-start model by using
either the ignition key or the recoil-start handle.
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Ignition Key:
Turn and hold the ignition key to the Start position
(Figure 17); when the engine starts, release the key.
Important: Do not attempt to start the engine with
the blade-control bar engaged; otherwise, you may
blow the fuse.
Note: Do not hold the ignition key in the Start position
for longer than 5 seconds to prevent burning out the
starter motor.
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Figure 16
3. Notches