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 will automatically keep pace
with you
(Figure
16).
Figure 16
Note:
If the machine does not freely roll backward
after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands
in place, and allow the machine to roll a couple of
centimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheel
drive. You can also try reaching just under the upper
handle to the metal handle and pushing the machine
forward a couple of centimeters (inches). If the
machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Shutting Off the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure
that the engine shuts off within
3 seconds after releasing the
blade-control bar.
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 and the
bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position,
move the lever to the recycling position; refer to
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page
the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove
it; refer to
Removing the Side-Discharge Chute (page
14).
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 Side-Discharge Chute (page
14). If the bag-on-demand lever is in the recycling
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position, move it to the bagging position; refer to
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page
Installing the Grass Bag
1.
Raise and hold up the rear deflector
1. Rear deflector
2. Notches (2)
2.
Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on
the bag rest in the notches on the handle
17).
3.
Lower the rear deflector.
12
13). If
13).
(Figure
Figure 17
3. Grass-bag pin (2)
17).
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