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Engine Stop Lever
Release the engine stop lever
(A, Figure 14) and the engine
and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold
the engine stop lever in the Operating position
(B).
Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever
several times. Make sure the cable moves easily.
Front Wheel Drive System
The mower has a front wheel drive system. Operate the drive
system as follows.
1. Hold the engine stop lever in the Operating Position
(A,
Figure 15).
2. Push the drive lever
(B) completely forward (C). When
the drive lever clicks, release the drive lever. The drive
system is now engaged.
Note: To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever.
3. To disengage the drive system and stop the engine,
completely release the engine stop lever.
4. To disengage only the drive system, release the engine
stop lever approximately two inches. The drive system
will disengage but the engine will continue to run.
Note: When the drive system is disengaged on a new unit, it is pos-
sible for the front wheels to rotate if lifted off the ground. This is
normal and will stop after one or two hours of operation.
WARNING: For safe operation, the drive
system must immediately disengage when
the drive lever is released. If the drive system
does not disengage correctly, do not operate
the mower until the drive system is adjusted
or repaired by an authorized service center.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever. Disconnect
the wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from
starting. On models equipped with an electric start engine,
remove the key from the key switch. Keep the key away from
children.
Before you start the engine, check the engine stop cable.
Make sure the engine stop cable is assembled correctly.
Before you operate the unit, replace a bent or damaged
engine stop cable.
Figure 14: Operating the engine stop lever
Figure 15: Operating the front wheel drive system
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A
B
A
B
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