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1. Fuel valve
3. Move the throttle control lever to the Choke
position (Figure 9).
4. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply.
5. Regulate the throttle as desired when the engine
starts.
Note:
If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat
steps 3 through 5.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle control to the Stop position.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do
not use the lawn mower or leave it unattended.
Operating the Blade
Engaging the Blade
When you start your engine, the blade does not turn.
You must engage the blade to mow.
1. Push the control bar lock forward (Figure 15).
Figure 15
2. Pull the blade control bar to the handle and hold
it (Figure 16).
Figure 16
Disengaging the Blade
Release the blade control bar.
Important:
When you release the blade control
bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it
does not stop properly, stop using your mower
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Operating the Traction Drive
1. To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with
your hands on the upper handle (Figure 17) and
your elbows at your sides, and the mower will
automatically keep pace with you.
Note:
You can self-propel the mower with the
blade engaged or disengaged.
2.
Figure 17
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