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Drive Clutch Lever
Push the drive clutch lever 
forward and hold it against the 
handlebar to propel the mower 
forward.
Release the drive clutch lever 
to stop the mower’s forward 
movement.
Always release the drive clutch 
lever before starting the 
engine. If the drive clutch is 
engaged, the mower will move 
forward when you operate the 
starter.
Operate the drive clutch lever with a quick and complete motion, so the 
drive clutch is either fully engaged or released. This will help to extend 
the service life of the clutch mechanism.

Shift Lever 
Use the shift lever to select the 
forward speed at which you wish 
to mow.
You can shift gears without 
releasing the drive clutch lever, 
but the transmission may not 
shift smoothly if the mower is 
pulling hard. For smoother 
operation, release the drive 
clutch lever before shifting gears.
For maximum mowing 
performance, use 1st and 2nd 
gears for mowing and 3rd gear 
for transporting.
Do not use the throttle lever to adjust your mowing speed. The throttle 
lever must remain in the FAST position for good mowing performance. 
Otherwise, cut quality suffers.