Poulan 172777 - Manual (Page 16)

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MODELS WITH ENGINE MOUNTED
SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlled by a lever
located at the carburetor on the engine.
HIGH or FAST position is for starting
en gine, normal cutting and better grass
bag ging. LOW or SLOW position is for
light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.
MODELS WITH FIXED SPEED ENGINES
Engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum per form ance. Engine speed is
not adjustable.
BRIGGS & STRATTON CLASSIC or SPRINT
ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL
BRIGGS & STRATTON QUANTUM
ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL
Remote
throttle
control
FAST
SLOW
CHOKE
(START)
TECUMSEH
ENGINE MOUNTED SPEED CONTROL
OPERATION
The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign
objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating your lawn mower or performing
any ad just ments or repairs. We recom-
mend standard safety glasses or a wide
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
MODELS WITH REMOTE THROTTLE
Engine speed is con trolled by the throttle
control located on the upper handle.
• Move lever forward to FAST engine
speed for start ing and better bagging.
• Move lever backward for SLOW engine
speed.
• Some models have engines equipped
with a choke feature. Move the lever all
the way forward to the CHOKE position
when starting a cold engine.
Primer (if equipped)
Engine speed
control lever
Engine speed control lever
Primer (if
equipped)
Spark
plug
Engine
speed
control lever Primer (if equipped)