Important: Before you start the mower
4. Check the cutting blades
Exercise caution when inspecting and
checking the blades. Stop engine before
tipping the lawn mower to inspect the blades,
and remove fuel from fuel tank. Disconnect
spark plug cap.
Tilt the mower over to the right side and inspect the cutting
blades for damage.
Check the cutting blade bolts for tightness.
For blade replacement warnings and procedures refer to
Maintenance Section
(page 22).
Operational Procedures
Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine
1. Turn the fuel tap to the ON position.
2. Place the mower on firm level ground.
Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE
position.
NOTE
:
Use of the CHOKE may not be necessary when the engine is warm or the air
temperature is high. Move the throttle lever to LOW position instead.
! WARNING
11
RUN
CHOKE
STOP
FUEL LINE TO
FUEL TANK
HRU216SU &
HRU216DSU
HRU196PU,
HRU196DPU,
HRU197PU,
HRU197DPU,
HRU217DPU
HRU19RPU,
HRU19DPU
TILT MOWER ON RIGHT SIDE
OFF
ON
FUEL
VALVE