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Operation
Starting the Engine
1.
Firmly push in the
primer 3 times with your
thumb, holding the
primer in for a second
before releasing it each
time.
Note: If the air
temperature is below
55
°
F (13
°
C), firmly push
the primer in 5 times.
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2.
Hold the blade
control bar (A) against
the handle.
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3.
Start the engine using either the ignition key
(model 10357 only) or the recoil starter.
or
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4.
If the mower does not start in 1 or 2 pulls, press
the primer button 1 or 2 times and try starting it again.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, squeeze the
self-propel drive bar (A) toward the handle and hold it.
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To disengage the self-propel drive, release the
self-propel drive bar.
Note: The maximum self-propel ground speed is
fixed. To reduce the ground speed, increase the
space between the self-propel drive bar and the
handle.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, release the blade control bar.
Important: When you release the blade control bar,
both the engine and blade should stop within
3 seconds. If they do not stop properly, stop using
your mower immediately and contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
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