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3. With the ignition key turned off, loosen the
screws securing the ring gear cover and
remove the ring gear cover.
4. Squeeze the fuel line priming bulb several
times until you feel resistance.
5. Put the emergency stop switch lock plate in
place.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and
listen for the electric fuel pump to cycle.
NOTE:
The initial fuel pump cycle is for a period of 3
seconds after the ignition key is first turned on.
If you are not sure about fuel pump operation,
you may turn the key off, then repeat step #6.
7. With the ignition key turned off, tie a knot in
one end of the emergency starter rope
located in the tool kit. Tie the other end
around the screw-driver handle in the tool
kit.
8. Hook the knotted end of the rope in the pul-
ley notch and wind the rope around the pul-
ley in a clockwise direction.
9. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
10. After following steps for normal starting pro-
cedure, pull the emergency starter rope
sharply to start the engine. Repeat, if the
motor has not started.
NOTE:
Be sure to have the starter system repaired as
soon as possible. You should not continue to
use the emergency starting procedure for rou-
tine engine starting.
WARNING
If you attempt to reinstall the ring gear
cover or motor cover after starting the
engine you can be injured.
Do not attempt to reinstall the ring gear
cover or motor cover after starting the
engine.
WARNING
When the engine is running, there are
many moving parts that could cause
severe personal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your
hands, hair, clothing, etc., away from the
engine.
