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Note: During operation, when the brake handle is released, the engine will stop, thereby stopping mower
operation.
WARNING:
To prevent any inadvertent starting of the mower, the mower is equipped with an engine
brake which must be removed before the engine can be started. When the engine control lever is released, it
should return to its home position, at which point the engine automatically shuts off.
Note: Engine brake (brake handle): Use the lever to stop the engine. Releasing the lever will automatically
stop the motor and blade. To cut, keep the lever in the working position. Before you start cutting, check the
start/stop lever several times to make sure it is working properly. Make sure the tension cable can be
operated smoothly (i.e. not caught or twisted in any way)
7.3 TO STOP THE ENGINE
CAUTION:
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is turned off.
1. Release brake control handle to stop motor and blade. (Fig.9)
2. Disconnect and ground spark plug wire as instructed in engine manual to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
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Fig 9
7.4 CONNECTION FOR AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT
Grasp the self-driving control handle, the mower will move forward automatically with about 3 km/h (Fig. 10),
release the self-driving handle, the mower will stop moving.
Fig.10
7.5 FOR THE BEST RESULTS IN MOWING
Clean up debris on the lawn. Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other foreign objects that
could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator
and others, as well as damage to property and surrounding objects. Do not cut wet grass. For effective
mowing do not cut wet grass as it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper cutting of
grass clippings. Cut no more than 1/3 of the length of the grass. The recommended cut for mowing is 1/3 of
the length of the grass. The ground speed will need to be adjusted so that the clippings can be evenly
dispersed on the lawn. For especially heavy cutting in thick grass it may be necessary to use one of the
slower speeds to get a clean, well-cut cut. When cutting long grass you may have to cut the grass in two
passes, lowering the blade another 1/3 of the length for the second cut and perhaps cutting in a different
pattern than was used the first time. Overlapping the cut at each pass will also help clean up any stray
clippings left on the lawn. The mower should always be operated at full throttle to get the best cut and allow it
to do the most efficient job of mowing. Clean underside of cover. Be sure to clean the bottom of the cutting
deck after each use to prevent a buildup of grass, which prevents proper padding. Leaf cutting. Leaf mowing
