Using the Self-Propel Drive
•
To engage the self-propel drive:
Squeeze the
self-propel-drive bar against the handle and hold it
(
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Figure 19
1.
Self-propel-drive bar
Note:
The maximum self-propel-drive speed is fixed.
To reduce the speed, increase the space between the
self-propel-drive bar and the handle.
•
To disengage the self-propel-drive:
release the
self-propel-drive bar.
Note:
The machine comes with freewheeling clutches
that make it easier to pull the machine rearward. To
disengage the clutches, you may need to push the machine
forward about 2.5 cm (1 inch) or more after you release
the self-propel-drive bar.
Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
To shut off the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Important:
When you release the blade-control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
If they do not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Recycling the Clippings
Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 11)
. If the side-discharge
chute is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Side-Discharge Chute (page 12)
.
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it; refer
to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 11)
.
Installing the Grass Bag
1.
Raise and hold up the rear door (
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Figure 20
1.
Notches
3.
Grass bag pin (2)
2.
Rear door
2.
Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the bag
rest in the notches on the handle (
3.
Lower the rear door.
Removing the Grass Bag
To remove the bag, reverse the steps above.
Side-Discharging the
Clippings
Use side discharging for cutting very tall grass.
If the grass bag is on the machine, remove it; refer to
Removing the Grass Bag (page 11)
.
Installing the Side-Discharge Chute
Lift up the side door and install the side-discharge chute
(
).
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