Using the Self-Propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your hands
on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the
machine automatically keeps pace with you
Figure 19
Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that
the engine stops within 3 seconds after
releasing the blade-control bar.
Release the blade-control bar
Note: Remove the electric-start button whenever you leave
the machine.
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.
Figure 20
Recycling the Clippings
Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
Note: The grass bag may remain on the machine while you
are recycling the clippings.
To recycle the clippings, move the bag-on-demand lever to
the recycling mode
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1. Recycling mode
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Raise and hold up the rear door, install the bag in the
notches, and lower the rear door
3. Move the bag-on-demand lever to the bagging mode as
shown in
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Figure 21
2. Bagging mode
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