When a handheld brush cutter isn’t big enough, a brush mower is the perfect option. Before you start a brush mower make sure the oil and fuel levels are good, the equipment is placed on even terrain and the cutting blade isn’t in contact with anything. It is recommended to operate a brush mower wearing gloves, eyewear and steel-toed boots. To operate a brush mower, begin by setting the throttle to full speed, pull the choke lever out, jerk the pull-start, then push the choke lever back in. Adjust the shifter to the preferred gear — the three gears to the right of neutral are to move forward; the gear to the left of neutral is to reverse. When the shifter is in place, engage the lever on the left handle to drive and, when ready, engage the lever on the right handle to cut brush.