KNOW YOUR MOWER
bLAde COnTROL
GeAR Shif T LeveR
Use this lever to select any of four forward ground speeds, neutral, or
reverse.
BLADE
The blade control is used to engage the
mower deck. To engage this control,
press and hold the lever against the
handlebar grip. To stop the blades,
release the blade control. Always
disengage the blade control before
starting the engine. This helps to ensure
that the blades will not start turning when
the engine starts.
CONTROL
R N 1 2 3 4
GO
f orward
There are four forward speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and
dRive COnTROL
position four (4) is the fastest.
The drive control is used to engage
and disengage drive to the wheels. To
engage this control, squeeze the drive
control against the handlebar grip. To
stop the drive, release the drive control.
IMPORTANT: Always release the drive
control before changing speeds.
DRIVE
CONTROL
Reverse
To select reverse, put the lever in the Reverse (R) position.
neutral
Place the lever in neutral (N) before starting the mower, and when the
mower is not in use. In addition, the mower can be manually pushed
or pulled by placing the gear shift lever into N (neutral) position and
pressing the drive control against the handlebar grip.
GO
Disengage Drive Control
Prior to Changing Gears.
CAuTiOn
Tomoweravoidisdamagingmoving. Releasethe transmission,drive controldobeforenot shiftshiftinggearsgears.when the
enGine COnTROLS
Refer to Figure 7 for locations of the engine controls.
WARninG
Look behind the mower before and during reverse operation. Stop
the mower blades before operating in reverse.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is used to pull-start the engine.
Oil drain valve
Use the oil drain valve to drain oil from the engine. Refer to the
Maintenance section for instructions.
Air Cleaner handle
The air cleaner handle is used to gain access to the air cleaner. The air
cleaner cartridge can be removed and cleaned or replaced. Refer to
the Maintenance section for details.
Recoil Starter
WARninG
If cartridge or cover are installed incorrectly, serious injury or death
could result from backfire. Do not attempt to start your engine with
them removed.
Air Cleaner
Oil Cap/
Handle
Dipstick
SparkPlug/SparkPlug Wire
Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on spark plug
replacement.
Spark Plug
Oil Drain
Wire
Muffler Guard
Valve
Muffler and
Spark Plug
Oil Cap/d ipstick
Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on checking the oil.
Figure 7
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| Categories | Craftsman Lawn Mower Manuals, Lawn Mower Manual |
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