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Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the upper control bar (Fig. 12) rearward and hold
it in this position.
2. Lift the parking brake lock (Fig. 12) up and gradually
release the upper control bar. The brake lock should
stay in the set (locked) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar (Fig. 12).
Lower the parking brake lock to the released position.
2. Gradually release the upper control bar.
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Figure 12
1.
Upper control bar
2.
Parking brake lever (set
position)
Starting and Stopping
the Engine
Starting
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 CHOKE 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
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.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 13).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
ignition key “OFF.”
3. Turn the ignition key to “OFF” (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1.
Throttle lever
2.
Ignition key
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
accidental starting before storing machine.
6. Close 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 Mower Blade
Control (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
(Fig. 14).
2. To engage blade, squeeze blade control bail against
upper control bar (Fig. 14).
3. Pull blade switch (PTO) up and release. Hold blade
control bail against control bar while operating.
