Troy-Bilt 31/2 HP - Manual (Page 14)

SECTION 3: ENGINE AND MOWER CONTROLS
This Section shows the location and describes the
function of the various mower and engine controls
you will need to use when operating the mower.
After reading this Section and familiarizing yourself
with the various controls, please refer to “Section 4:
Operation” for step-by-step engine starting and
mower operation instructions.
Photo
3-1: The handlebar control levers.
Blade Drive Lever
This lever is located beneath the right-hand handle­
bar grip. To operate the cutter bar (when the engine is
running) you simply rest your right hand on the
right-hand handlebar grip and squeeze the lever
upward. The cutter bar will begin oscillating (moving
back and forth) and will continue to do so as long as
you are squeezing the Blade Drive Lever.
To stop the cutter bar from oscillating, simply
release the Blade Drive Lever.
Wheel Drive Lever
This lever is located beneath the left-hand handle­
bar grip. To make the mower’s wheels turn (when the
engine is running) you simply rest your left hand on
the left-hand handlebar grip and squeeze the lever
upward. The wheels will begin turning and will
continue to turn as long as you are squeezing the
Wheel Drive Lever.
To stop the wheels from turning, simply release the
Wheel Drive Lever.
^WARNING
If the wheels do not stop turning when you release
the Wheel Drive Lever, shut the mower’s engine
off, wait until the engine cools, disconnect the
spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Do not use the mower until the wheel
drive mechanism is repaired so that the wheeis
stop turning when the Wheel Drive Lever is re­
leased. See “Wheel Drive Adjustment (General)”
in Section 5 of this Manual.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
property damage.
ADANGER
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If the cutter bar does not stop oscillating when
you release the Blade Drive Lever, or if it oscillates
before you squeeze this lever, shut the mower’s
engine off, wait until it cools, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark
plug. Do not use the mower until the cutter bar
drive mechanism is repaired so that the cutter
bar stops oscillating when the Blade Drive Lever
is released. See “Cutter Bar Drive Adjustment
(General)” in Section 5 of this Manual.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or property damage.