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Operating the Machine
Starting the Machine
Step One:
Turn the petcock to the
“
on
”
position.
Step Two:
Press primer bulb NO MORE than 3 times. Move choke to the closed position.
Step Three:
Release the handlebar from the footstop. Hold the OPC Bail Arm to the
upper handle, place your foot on the right side of the deck and slightly
tilt the machine toward you. This position ensures the fuel is beginning
to circulate and makes cranking the engine easy. If starting the engine in tall
grass, you must slope the deck.
Pull the recoil starter rope lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly.
Return the starter grip gently. Once started return choke to open position.
Note: The OPC Bail Arm must be held firmly against the handlebar to start and
keep the engine running.
If it is released, the engine and blade system will stop.
To prevent damage, never pull the engine start grip
while the engine is running.
