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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Starting the Engine
1. Open the fuel shutoff valve (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1.
Fuel shut off valve
2. Move the throttle lever to the
position (Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
3. Push the primer three times (Fig. 15). Wait about two
seconds between each push.
Note: Do not use the
position to start a warm engine
after a brief shutdown.
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Figure 15
1.
Primer
4. Hold the blade control bail against the upper handle
(Fig. 16).
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Figure 16
1.
Blade control bail
2.
Starter handle
5. Pull the starter handle (Fig. 16) lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply. Let the rope return to
the handle slowly.
6. If the engine fails to start, repeat steps 3 through 5.
Note: If the engine starts but then begins to stall, move
the throttle lever to the
position until the engine
continues to run, then move the throttle back to the
position.
In cool temperatures, you may need to prime the engine
three times with the throttle lever in the
position, and
then start the engine. Once the engine starts, move the
throttle lever to the
position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move throttle lever to the
position (Fig. 14).
2. Release the blade control bail (Fig. 17). Both the
engine and the blade should stop. If they do not,
contact an Authorized Service Dealer.