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Section 3 : Features a ndControls
Mulching Plug Attachment
Usethe Mulching Plug(N, Figure 3-1) to
mulch lawn clippings.See Mulching
Modein Section 4.
MOWER CONTROLS
Thefollowing information identifies and
describesthe controls for all mower
models,
OperatorPresence ControlBail
The OperatorPresenceControl Bail
(A, Figure3-1) must be pulled back
againstthe handlebarand held there
while starting the engineand operating
the unit. Releasing the bail will shut off
the engine and stop the mower blade.
The enginewill not restart unlessthe bail
is pulled backagainstthe handlebar.
NOTE:This control disengagesan engine
brakewhenpulled backagainstthe
handlebarand engages the enginebrake
when released. The mower blade is
bolteddirectly to the engineshaft,
therefore it stops whenthe enginestops.
The enginewill not restart unlessthe bail
is puffed backagainstthe handlebar. See
Stoppingthe EngineandMower Bladein
Section 4 for more information.
Wheel Drive Bail
The WheelDrive Bail(C, Figure3-1)
engagesthe powered rear wheelswhen it
ispulledup against t he handlebar,and
disengagesthe wheelswhen released.
See Mowing and Turningthe Mowerin
Section 4 for more information.
To movethe mower without engine
power,releasethe controlsand push or
pull the mower.
NOTE:The piniongearsinside the rear
wheels may producean occasional
knocking soundwhen pushing or pulling
the mower manually. This sound is
harmless. Do not lubricatethe drive
wheels.Servicethedriveassembly only
as instructed in Section5.
Wheel SpeedControl
TheWheel SpeedControl (B,Figure3-1)
provides three differentwheelspeeds.
Selectionsare:
• 1 for low speed
• 2 for mediumspeed
• 3 for high speed
SeeMowing in Section4 for moreinfor-
mation.
CuffingHeight AdjustmentLever
Thiscontrol(K, Figure3-1) provides six
cutting heights,enablingyou to choose
the most appropriateheightfor the lawn
condition. Cuttingheights rangefrom
approximately1-1/4-inchesto 4 inches.
SeePreparationfor Mowing in Section4
for more information.
NOTE:Actualcutting height willvary
accordingto turf conditions.
Recoil RopeStart
The recoil rope start(D, Figure3-1) is
usedto pulFstart t he engine.Seethe
Engine Owner'sManual f or startinginfor-
mation specific to your engine.Also see
Starting the Engine in Section4.
AdjustableHandlebarHeight
The mower providesthree handlebar
height settings (J, Figure3-1). See Step
5: AdjustHandlebarHeight in Section 2.
ENGINE CONTROLS
Throttle
Models SRA621 has anengine that is
equippedwith a fixed throttle speedfor
the most efficient e ngine performance
under varying loads.
PrimerBulb
The Primer Bulbis usedto start a cold
engine.Seethe Engine Owner'sManual
fur informationspecific to your engine.
Fuel Shut-OffValve
TheFuelShut-OffValve(if so equipped)
opensandcloses thefuel line. Seethe
EngineOwner's Manual f or information
specific toyourengine.
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