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parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it
unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the upper control bar (Figure 10) rearward and
hold it in this position.
2. Lift the parking brake lock (Figure 10) up and
gradually release the upper control bar. The brake
lock should stay in the set (locked) position.
Figure 10
1. Upper control bar 3. Upper handle
2. Parking brake lever-set
position
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower the
parking brake lock to the released position.
2. Gradually release the upper control bar (Figure 10).
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark
plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake
and turn ignition key to run.
3. Move the throttle control to fast and move the
choke lever to the on position before starting a cold
engine.
Note:
A warm or hot engine usually does not
require any choking. To start a warm engine, move
throttle control to the
fast position.
4. Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out
until positive engagement results; then pull handle
vigorously to start engine and allow rope to recoil
slowly.
Important:
Do not pull recoil rope to its limit
or let go of the starter handle when rope is
pulled out because rope may break or recoil
assembly may be damaged.
5. Move the choke lever to the off position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow position
(Figure 11).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning
the ignition key to off .
3. Turn the ignition key to off (Figure 11).
Figure 11
1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition key
4. Set the parking brake and remove key.
5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
accidental starting before storing machine.
6. Close the fuel shut off valve before storing machine.
Important:
Make sure fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing machine,
as fuel leakage may occur.
Operating the Blade Control
Switch (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with
the blade control bail engages and disengages power to
the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Figure 12).
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