Billy Goat HW651SP - Manual (Page 6)

Part No. 510267 Form No. F030906C
OPERATION
continued
16
GROUND SPEED can be varied by selecting a higher or lower
gear using the gear shift lever on top of the handle (See Fig. 4).
Under most conditions cutting should be done in fi rst or second
gear. Third gear should be reserved for conditions where weeds
and brush are thinned out or not as tall. The quality of the cut
produced is directly related to the unit's ground speed during
cutting. If the quality of the cut is not satisfactory (i.e. material
left standing) you should shift into a lower gear during cutting.
For improved control in confi ned areas, this machine can be
pushed forward or backward by releasing the drive lever located
at the right side of the handle.
Fig. 4
16.4 PROPULSION
This unit is self-propelled, and is controlled by a lever control.
To engage the wheel drive, pull up and squeeze it against
operator's handle. The drive is disengaged by releasing this
lever.(See Fig. 3 & 3.1)
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Fig. 3
DRIVE
LEVER
16.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Cutting height can be adjusted from 2" to 4" by 1/2" incre-
ments by lowering or rasing the deck. For easiest adjustment
change the height from one side at a time. To change
cutting height, remove lock pins, raise or lower deck to
desired height, then reinsert lock pins. Repeat this step
on other side
NOTE: Be sure that the deck is level. Running the deck
out of level will result in poor cut quality and increased belt
wear.
CAUTION: DO NOT make cutting height
adjustment when engine is running.
Fig. 2
NEUTRAL POSITION
DRIVE POSITION
Fig. 3.1