Maxim Manufacturing M624BITSPS - Manual (Page 4)

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Operating Controls
Figure 2
1. Blade Engagement Bail -- Controls the rotation of the
blade. To begin cutting pull the control bail towards the
handle. To stop cutting release the control bail. It will
return to the open position and disengage the blade.
2. Throttle Control Lever -- Controls the speed of the
engine or stops the engine. To stop the engine move the
throttle back towards the operator to the stop or off position.
The faster the engine runs, the faster the blade will rotate.
3. Wheel Drive Engagement Blade -- Controls the self
propel feature of the mower. Pull the bail up to engage the
wheel drive. Release the bail to push mower.
4. Grass Deflector -- Grass deflector is a safety device
that will help prevent flying debris. Do not operate mower
without the grass deflector.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START OR OPERATE THIS MOWER UNTIL YOU ARE COMPLETELY FAMILIAR WITH
LOCATION AND USE OF EACH CONTROL NECESSARY TO OPERATE THIS MOWER. YOU MUST KNOW
HOW TO STOP THIS MACHINE BEFORE YOU START IT. EACH TIME PRIOR TO STARTING, CHECK THE
THROTTLE ASSEMBLY TO INSURE IT IS WORKING PROPERLY.
NEVER OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT
PROPER GUARDS, PLATES, OR OTHER
SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE. SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT.
EVEN THOUGH THIS MOWER IS EQUIPPED
WITH SAFETY SHIELDS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR
DEBRIS TO BE THROWN FROM THE
MOWER. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL
TIMES AND KEEP THE MOWING AREA
CLEAR OF BYSTANDERS ESPECIALLY
SMALL CHILDREN AND PETS.
Blade Engagement Bail
Throttle Control
Recoil Starter
Wheel Driver Adjustment
Rod
Cutting Height Wheel
Adjustment
Wheel Driver
Grass Deflector
Height Adjustment Spacers
Front Spindle
Wheel Driver Adjustment
Rod
Wheel Drive Engagement
Bail