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Question posted by Edbrooks on June 15th, 2014

Brand New Out Of Box The Self Propelled Won't Engage.turned Adjustment Both Ways

Model tb280 es self propelled lawnmower. self propelled won't engage. Turned adjustment both ways. No difference. First time start up.

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Operation Manual - Page 3

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