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Figure 23
1.
Choke lever
2.
Fuel shut-off valve
On/Off Switch
(Fig. 24)
Located on the rear of the engine. Move the switch to the
On position to start the engine and the Off position to stop
the engine.
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Figure 24
1.
Recoil starter
2.
On/Off switch
3.
Kick stand
Recoil Starter
(Fig. 24)
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
Kick Stand
(Fig. 24)
Mounted to rear of the machine, the kickstand is used to
raise rear of the machine for installation or removal of the
transport wheels.
Starting the Engine
Note: Ensure that the spark plug wire is installed on the
spark plug.
1. Ensure that the traction (Fig. 21) and reel drive (Fig. 22)
levers are in the Disengaged position.
Note: Engine will not start if traction lever is in the
engaged position.
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve on the engine (Fig. 23).
3. Move the On/Off switch (Fig. 24) to the On position.
4. Move the throttle control (Fig. 21) to the Fast position.
5. Move the choke lever (Fig. 23) to the half-open position
when starting a cold engine. The choke may not be
required when starting a warm engine.
6. Pull the recoil starter handle out until positive
engagement results, then pull vigorously to start the
engine.
Important
Do not pull the recoil rope to its limit or let
go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because the
rope may break or the recoil assembly may be damaged.
7. Close the choke as the engine warms up.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the traction and reel drive controls to the
Disengaged position, the throttle control to the Slow
position, and the On/Off switch to the Off position.
2. Pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug to prevent
the possibility of accidental starting before storing the
machine.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve before storing or
transporting the mower in a vehicle.
Driving the Machine in
Transport
1. Push the kick stand down with your foot and pull up on
the handle to raise the rear of mower and install the
transport wheels.
2. To release the kickstand, pull up on the handle, push the
mower forward, and then lower the rear of mower onto
the transport wheels.
3. Ensure that the traction and reel drive controls are in the
Disengaged position and start the engine.
4. Set the throttle control to Slow, tip front of the machine
up gradually to the engage traction drive and slowly
increase the engine speed.
