Owner`s manual

OPERATION

Drive Clutch Lever

Push the drive clutch lever

forward to propel the mower.

Release the drive clutch lever to

stop the mower’s forward

movement.

You can control self-propelled speed with the drive clutch lever. The

mower will move gradually faster as you push the drive clutch lever

forward. If you push the lever all the way forward to the handlebar, the

mower will move at the speed determined by the shift lever setting

(page 21).

When moving and using the drive clutch lever to change self-propelled

speed, continue to fully hold the blade control lever against the

handlebar. This will help prevent damage to the blade control

mechanism. Use the shift lever (page 21) to change the maximum

speed so you can hold the drive clutch lever comfortably against the

handlebar.

For self-propelled mowing, press the button on top of the blade control

lever, push the blade control lever forward, then push the drive clutch

lever forward. The drive clutch lever can be used to hold the blade

control lever against the handlebar.

Always release the drive clutch lever before starting the engine. If the

drive clutch is engaged, the mower will move forward when you

operate the starter.

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVE