White Outdoor 900 - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 9. The blade control handle
must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
Drive Control Lever
Squeezing the drive control lever engages the drive
system. Releasing the clutch control disengages the
drive system. Release the clutch control to slow down
when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive control housing
on the upper handle. See Figure 9. This lever is used to
select the forward speed of the mower. When changing
your speed selection, release the drive clutch control.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used to close the side discharge
chute opening when mulching or bagging grass. Do
not remove the hinged mulching plug at any time, even
when you are not mulching.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The height adjuster determines the cutting height of the
mower. The adjuster is located above the left rear wheel.
Before Starting
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