Manual

Section3: FeaturesandControls
MOWERCONTROLS
Thefollowinginformationidentifiesand
describesthecontrolsforall mower
models.
Operator Presence Control Bail
The Operator PresenceControl Bail
(A, Figure 3-1) must be pulled back
against the handlebarand held there
while starting the engineand operating
the unit. Releasingthe bail will shut off
the engine andstop the mower blade.
The engine will not restart unless the bail
is pulled back againstthe handlebar.
NOTE: This control disengagesan engine
brakewhen pulled backagainst the
handlebarand engagesthe engine brake
when released. The mower blade is
bolted directly to the engineshaft,
therefore it stops when the engine stops.
The engine will not restart unless the bail
is pulled back againstthe handlebar. See
Stopping theEngineand Mower Bladein
Section 4 for more information.
Wheel Drive Bail
The Wheel Drive Bail (C,Figure 3-1)
engagesthe powered rearwheels when it
is pulled up against the handlebar, and
disengagesthe wheelswhen released.
See Mowingand Turning the Mowerin
Section 4 for more information.
To move the mower without engine
power, releasethe controls and push or
pull the mower.
NOTE: The pinion gears inside the rear
wheels may produce an occasional
knocking sound when pushing or pulling
the mower manually. This sound is
harmless. Do not lubricate the drive
wheels. Servicethe drive assembly only
as instructed in Section 5.
Wheel Speed Control
The Wheel SpeedControl (B, Figure3-1)
provides three different wheel speeds.
Selectionsare:
• 1 for low speed
• 2 for medium speed
• 3 for high speed
SeeMowing in Section 4 for more infor-
mation.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
This control (K, Figure3-1) provides eight
cutting heights, enabling you to choose
the most appropriate height for the lawn
condition. Cutting heights rangefrom
3/4-inches to 4-1/4-inches. See Prepara-
tion forMowing in Section 4 for more
nforrnation.
NOTE: Actual cutting height w_llvary
according to turf conditions..
ENGINECONTROLS
Throttle
Models 909J has an enginethat is
equipped with a fixed throttle speed for
the most efficient engine performance
undervarying loads.
Primer Bulb
The Primer Bulb is used to start a cold
engine. Seethe EngineOwner's Manual
for information specific to your engine.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The FuelShut-Off Valve (if so equipped)
opens and closes the fuel line. Seethe
EngineOwner'sManual for information
specific to your engine.
Recoil Rope Start
The recoil rope start (D. Figure3-1) Es
usedto pull-start the engine. Seethe
EngineOwner's Manualfor starting infor-
matEonspecific to your engine. Also see
Starting the Enginein Section4
Adjustable Handlebar Height
The mower provides three handlebar
height settings (J, Figure3-1). SeeStep
5: Adjust Handlebar Height in Section 2.