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Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high grass
or obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge opening.
6.3 OPERATION PROCEDURES
During operation, tightly hold the brake handle with both hands.
Note: During operation, when the brake handle is released, the engine will stop and thus stopping the
lawnmower from operating.
WARNING:
In order to avoid any unintentional start-ups of the lawn mower, it comes equipped with an
engine brake which must be pulled back before the engine can be started. When the engine control lever is
released it must return to its initial position, at which point the engine automatically switches off.
Note: Engine brake (brake handle): Use the lever to stop the engine. When you release the lever the engine
and the blade stop automatically. To mow, hold the lever in the working position. Before you start to mow,
check the start/stop lever several times to be sure that it is working properly. Ensure that the cable can be
smoothly operated (i.e. is not catching or kinking in any way)
6.4 TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION:
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
1. Release the brake control handle to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
