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FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER
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Chute
Deflector -"
Shipping Chute
Retainer .........................
Figure 11
• The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. This
shipping retainer must be removed and discarded before the mower is put into operation. See Figure 11. To
remove the shipping chute retainer, move the spring-loaded chute toward the engine by pushing above the
retainer. Remove the retainer and carefully lower the chute into operating position. Tighten bolts securely.
SECTION 8: CONTROLS
Recoil Starter
Handle
Blade Control Handle
Figure 12
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit.
PRIMER
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm
engine after short shutdown. Refer to engine manual for illustration.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
1 WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. The blade control handle must be depressed in
order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
OPTIONAL THROTTLE CONTROLS
The throttle control is used to regulate engine speed. Your unit may be equipped with one of three throttle controls.
Follow the instructions which pertain to your unit.
• The throttle control is located on the left side of the upper handle.
• The throttle control is located on the engine.
• The engine has a constant speed throttle which is set at full throttle for maximum performance.
_b ARNING: The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine. If your throttle control is located on
the engine, do not adjust the throttle control with the engine running.
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