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Traction Adjustment
1. Attention; read the Operator's Manual—1) Loosen the
knob by turning it counterclockwise; 2) Pull the cable(s)
away from the engine to decrease the traction, or push
the cable(s) toward the engine to increase the traction; 3)
Tighten the knob by turning it clockwise.
131–4514
1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual.
2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and
shields in place.
3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—disconnect the spark-plug wire and read the
instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
4. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance
from the machine; stop the engine before leaving the
operating position; pick up any debris before mowing.
5. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower
blade—do not operate up and down slopes; operate side to
side on slopes; look behind you when backing up.
Setup
Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic
sheet that covers the engine.
1
Installing the Handle
No Parts Required
Procedure
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can
damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating
condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
1. Remove the handle knobs from the machine
Important: Route the cables to the outside of the
handle knobs as you install the handle.
2. Install the handle on the bolts on the machine
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