Note: If the machine does not freely roll backward after
self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands in place, and
allow the machine to roll a couple of centimeters (inches)
forward to disengage the wheel drive. You can also try
reaching just under the upper handle to the metal handle and
push the machine forward a couple of centimeters (inches).
If the machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Stopping the Engine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
To stop the engine, release the blade-control bar.
Note: Remove the electric-start button when you leave the
machine (electric-start model only).
Important: When you release the blade-control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within 3 seconds.
If they do not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Recycling the Clippings
Your machine comes from the factory ready to recycle the
grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn.
If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand
lever is in the Bagging position, move the lever to the
Recycling position before recycling the clippings; refer to
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page
side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it before
recycling the clippings; refer to
Chute (page
11).
Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf
clippings from the lawn.
If the side-discharge chute is on the machine, remove it before
bagging the clippings; refer to
Figure 15
11). If the
Removing the Side-Discharge
Removing the Side-Discharge
Chute (page
11). If the bag-on-demand lever is in the
Recycling position, move it to the Bagging position; refer to
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever (page
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Raise and hold up the rear deflector
1. Notches
2. Rear deflector
2. Install the grass bag, ensuring that the pins on the bag
rest in the notches on the handle
3. Lower the rear deflector.
10
11).
(Figure
Figure 16
3. Grass-bag pin (2)
(Figure
16).
16).