Operation Manual

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3. Standing behind the unit, grasp the brake control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Fig. 9B.
4. Grasp the start handle as shown Fig. 9B and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after engine
starts.
Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Fig. 9A Fig. 9B
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high grass or
obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge opening.
7.3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
During operation, tightly hold the stop control handle with both hands.
Note: During operation, when the brake control handle is released, the engine will stop and thus stopping
the lawnmower from operating.
7.4 TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade. (Fig. 10)
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
Fig. 10
7.5 CONNECTION FOR AUTO DRIVE – SELF PROPELLED
Grip the Self-drive control handle, the lawnmower will move forward automatically with about 3.0km/h (Fig. 11),
release the self-drive handle, the lawnmower will stop moving.