How To Adjust Speed On Self Propelled Lawn Mower

How To Adjust Speed On Self Propelled Lawn Mower? (Step-By-Step Guide)

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Are you facing difficulties to adjust speed on your self-propelled lawnmower? I guess this is the biggest concern of you now. Well. Let us take all of your concerns and just relax. 

Actually adjusting the speed on a self-propelled mower is not a big deal. However, if you are a newbie, it seems to be really a tough task for you. 

But no need to worry. You know following a few simple steps will save you from this trouble. 

In this article, we will try to cover all the necessary information on how to adjust speed on a self-propelled lawnmower.  

So, throw out all of your worries and keep reading. 

How To Adjust Speed On Self Propelled Lawn Mower

The process to adjust speed on self-propelled lawnmower 

Controlling a lawnmower is not a difficult task if you have a proper idea about it. You know the control of a mower totally depends on the speed of the mower. And in a self-propelled lawnmower, you just need to adjust the speed to run the mower. 

Follow the steps outlined below to adjust the speed on a self-propelled lawnmower.  

Steps to follow: 

Step #1: Set The Lawn Mower On A Even Surface

Place the lawnmower into an even surface before adjusting the speed. It will help you to control the mower easily.

Step #2: Move The Throttle Lever Into The Choke Position

Push the throttle lever of the mower into the choke position. Don’t push the lever when the engine of the mower is hot. Wait for a while to let the engine be cool.  

Step #3: Pull The Lawn Mower Starter Cord

Pull the starter cord or rotate the key in the ignition switch to turn on the mower. 

Step #4: Move The Throttle Lever Into The Fast Position

Push the throttle lever of the mower to the fast position when the engine is getting warm. Now the mower is ready for mowing. 

When you set the throttle lever into the fast position, the blades of the mower spin quickly. In this case, you will be able to cut the maximum amount of grass efficiently. 

Step #5: Adjust the Mower Blade Speed

You will find a yellow button at the side of the mower handlebar. This yellow button controls the speed of the blade. Now just press it forward to start the spinning of the blade. The blade of the mower will stop spinning when you press the yellow button towards you.     

Step #6: Push The Mower Drive Clutch Lever

Now push the mower drive clutch lever onwards to begin the propelling of the lawnmower. Move the mower drive clutch onwards slowly for adjusting the speed of your lawnmower. The movement of the mower depends on the drive clutch. 

If you want to stop the mower, release the mower drive clutch, stop the spinning of the blade and push the throttle lever to a slow position. Now just shut down the engine of the mower. 

That’s all. Now, you can control your self propelled lawn mower efficiently. 

Final verdict

Finally, you surely agree with me that adjusting the speed and operating a self-propelled lawnmower is not ultimately a difficult task. However, if you are a newbie, you face some difficulties to operate it. 

To remove all barriers, just follow the above-mentioned process to adjust the self-propelled lawn mower speed. 

Hopefully, this article has given you all the necessary information on how to adjust speed on a self-propelled lawnmower. 

Now, adjust your self-propelled mowers’ speed and have fun!

Todd L Miles
Lawn Mowers Enthusiast
I started "Landscape and Lawns Care" to provide clients with lawn care with better service, better products and, most importantly, better ethics. My promise to every customer is to give the greenest grass possible while controlling weeds, insects, and diseases! The most important thing is that I strive to always do the right thing for you, your lawn and your wallet!