Operator`s manual

Section3: FeaturesandControls
Mulching Plug Attachment
Usethe MulchingPlug(N,Figure3-1) to
mulchlawnclippings.SeeMulching
Modein Section4.
MOWER CONTROLS
Thefollowing informationidentifiesand
describesthe controls for all mower
models,
OperatorPresence ControlBail
The OperatorPresenceControlBail
(A, Figure3-1) must bepulledback
againstthe handlebarand heldthere
while starting the engineandoperating
the unit. Releasingthe bailwill shut off
the engineandstop the mowerblade.
The enginewill not restart unlessthe bail
is pulled backagainstthe handlebar.
NOTE:This control disengagesanengine
brakewhenpulled backagainstthe
handlebarandengagesthe enginebrake
when released.Themowerbladeis
bolteddirectly to the engineshaft,
thereforeit stopswhenthe enginestops.
The enginewill not restart unlessthe bail
is puffedbackagainstthe handlebar.See
Stoppingthe EngineandMower Bladein
Section4 for more information.
Wheel Drive Bail
The WheelDriveBail(C,Figure3-1)
engagesthe poweredrearwheelswhen it
ispulledupagainstthe handlebar,and
disengagesthe wheelswhen released.
SeeMowingand Turningthe Mowerin
Section4 for more information.
To movethe mowerwithout engine
power,releasethe controlsand push or
pull the mower.
NOTE:Thepiniongearsinsidethe rear
wheelsmayproducean occasional
knocking soundwhen pushing or pulling
the mowermanually.This sound is
harmless. Donot lubricatethedrive
wheels.Servicethedriveassemblyonly
as instructedin Section5.
Wheel SpeedControl
TheWheel SpeedControl (B,Figure3-1)
providesthreedifferentwheelspeeds.
Selectionsare:
• 1 for low speed
• 2 for mediumspeed
• 3 for highspeed
SeeMowing in Section4 for moreinfor-
mation.
CuffingHeightAdjustmentLever
Thiscontrol(K, Figure3-1) providessix
cutting heights,enablingyou to choose
the most appropriateheightfor the lawn
condition. Cuttingheightsrangefrom
approximately1-1/4-inchesto 4 inches.
SeePreparationfor Mowingin Section4
for more information.
NOTE:Actualcuttingheight willvary
accordingto turf conditions.
RecoilRopeStart
The recoil ropestart(D,Figure3-1) is
usedto pulFstartthe engine.Seethe
EngineOwner'sManualforstartinginfor-
mationspecificto your engine.Also see
StartingtheEngineinSection4.
AdjustableHandlebarHeight
The mowerprovidesthreehandlebar
height settings(J, Figure3-1). SeeStep
5: AdjustHandlebarHeightinSection2.
ENGINECONTROLS
Throttle
ModelsSRA621 has anenginethat is
equippedwithafixedthrottle speedfor
the most efficientengineperformance
undervaryingloads.
PrimerBulb
The Primer Bulbisusedto start a cold
engine.Seethe EngineOwner'sManual
fur informationspecificto your engine.
Fuel Shut-OffValve
TheFuelShut-OffValve(if so equipped)
opensandclosesthefuelline. Seethe
EngineOwner'sManualfor information
specifictoyourengine.