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6.0 Using your mower
6.1 Starting the engine
Check the oil level and fill with petrol before starting
– See maintenance section
The Briggs and Stratton engine fitted to the Uplift86 has a ReadyStart ® System.
This features a temperature controlled automatic choke. It does not have a manual
choke or primer. To start the engine, proceed as follows:
Engage the Park brake by pulling the
lever and latching it in place
DO NOT hold the blade engagement, land roll or
safety lever. Make sure the blade engagement
lever is in the furthest forward position and the
blades are not engaged otherwise the engine will
not start
Select Neutral (N) with the gear lever
Position the throttle in the Hare position
Firmly hold the starter cord handle.
Pull the starter cord handle until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
Return the starter cord handle gently to
the engine
firmly
