Replacement Part List

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To operate the self-propelled system with the blade rotating
for cutting:
1. Start the lawn mower as indicated by step 1 to step 3 in
Starting + Stopping section.
2. While holding the switch lever against the handle with
your left hand, push the self-propel lever to the handle
with your right hand.
3. Proceed with operation with both hands holding the
self-propel lever and the switch lever together with the
soft grip (Fig. 18).
NOTE: When the self-propelled system is turned o, the lawn
mower may lock itself from mowing backwards. In this case,
simply push ahead slightly and then move the mower back
as needed.
During operation, it may be easier to mow around an object
with the self-propelled system turned o.
mWARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, never attempt
to override the operation of the switch or self-propelled
system. Use the self-propelled system for its intended
purpose only.
Grass Bag Filling Level Indicator
1. The grass bag is equipped with a lling level indicator
window that is opened by the airow that the lawn mower
generates during operation (Fig. 18).
2. If the ap closes during mowing, this indicates that the
grass bag is full and must be emptied (Fig. 19).
NOTE: To ensure that the lling level indicator functions
properly, keep the holes under the ap clean and permeable.
Mowing Tips
mWARNING! Inspect the area prior to mowing and
remove all the stones, sticks, wires and other foreign objects
that could be picked up and thrown by the rotating blade.
Failure to comply not only will damage the mower blade,
but can also lead to serious personal injury.
• Be sure to check the mowing blade periodically for signs
of wear and replace as needed, as described in the
maintenance section.
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the
performance of the mower, especially when cutting tall
blades of grass.
• When cutting thick grass, reduce your walking speed/
self-propelled speed in order to allow for a more eective
cut and a proper discharge of the clippings. For a healthy
lawn, always cut o one-third or less from the total length
of the grass. The average lawn should be approximately
1.5 in. to 2 in. (3.8 cm to 5 cm) long during cool months,
and more than 2 in. (5 cm) long during hot months. If there
is growth, the lawn should be cut in the fall.
• The lawn will look better if it is always cut to the same
height and in alternate directions.
• When crossing any gravelled surfaces, release the switch
bar lever to turn o the mower. The stones can be picked
up and thrown by the rotating blade.
• Set the mower to the highest cutting height when mowing
on uneven ground or in tall weeds.
Fig. 17
Self-propel lever
Speed-adjusting
dial
Increase
the speed
Reduce the
speed
Fig. 18
Switch lever
Self-propel lever
Fig. 19
Grass indicator
window