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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (Continued)
8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine,
Refer to Section “ENGINE (MANUAL START)” to
manually start the electric start engines.
2.3.2. ENGINE (MANUAL START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
“RUN”, and the recoil handle is pulled, the engine
will turn over, but will not start unless the
Clutch/Brake Pedal is pressed all the way down with
Parking Brake engaged (See Figure 2.8) and the
Blade Lever is in the “Off” position (See Figure 2.4).
Start engine as follows:
1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral
position. DO NOT start engine with transmission shift
lever in a drive position.
WARNING
It is possible to start engine with transmission shift
lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions
carefully.
2. Make certain the Blade Lever is in the “Off”
position. See Figure 2.4.
3. Press Clutch/Brake Pedal all the way down, lift
Parking Brake Lever and release the Clutch/Brake
Pedal to set Parking Brake. See Figure 2.8.
FIGURE 2.8
4.
Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning
counterclockwise. NOTE: Failure to open vent on
the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall.
5. Move engine speed control to the choke position
to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.7.
6. Turn key to “RUN” position. See Figure 2.9.
FIGURE 2.9
7. Pull starter rope with a smooth, even motion until
engine starts. Always guide the starter rope back
into the recoil housing. DO NOT allow rope to snap
back. After Engine starts, move engine speed
control to the “FAST” position.
8. Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE WAY
DOWN
MOVE PARK
BRAKE LEVER
TO “ON”
KEY
