Figure 91. Raise the mower 2. Lower the mowerNote: The cutting height settings are 1 inch (25 mm);1-1/2 inch (38 mm); 2 inches (51 mm); 2-1/2 inches(64 mm); 3 inches (76 mm); 3-1/2 inches (89 mm); and4 inches (102 mm).Adjusting the Upper HandleHeightYou may raise or lower the upper handle to a positioncomfortable for you.Note: You cannot raise the upper handle higher thanthe angle of the lower handle.1. Loosen the upper handle knob (Figure 10).Figure 102. Move the upper handle to the desired position(Figure 11).Figure 113. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can(Figure 12).Figure 12Starting the EngineHold the blade control bar against the handle and pullthe recoil starter (Figure 13).Figure 131. Blade control barNote: If the mower does not start after several attempts,contact an Authorized Service Dealer.Using the Self-propel DriveTo operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with yourhands on the upper handle and your elbows at yoursides, and the mower will automatically keep pace withyou (Figure 14).Figure 141. Nudge hereNote: If, when backing up after self-propelling, themower does not roll backward freely, nudge the mowerforward about an inch or two without engaging theself-propel drive (Figure 14), then pull the mowerbackward.8