Controls a nd Features
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Control
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Figure 4-1
BladeControl
RecoU Starter
The blade control
is attached
to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the
unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
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ARNING:
This blade control
is a safety device.
Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Cutting HeightAdjustmentLever
One adjustment
lever is located
on each wheel and is used to
adjust the cutting
height. All four levers have to be at the same
relative
position
to ensure a uniform
cut. To adjust the cutting
height,
refer to the "Assembly
& Set-Up" Section.
The recoil starter is attached
to the right upper handle. Stand
behind
the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
ChokeControl
The choke control
is located
on the left side of the handle and
when activated,
closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and
aids in starting
the engine. Pull the choke control
to activate
the
choke on the engine. Use of the choke may not be necessary if
the engine
is warm or the air temperature
is high.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located
at the rear of the mower, is used to bag
the grass clippings
for disposal at another
site. Once the bag is
full, it has to be removed
from the mower and emptied
before
any further
mowing.
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