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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 the Run position.
3. Move the throttle control to the 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
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.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position (Fig. 14).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
ignition key to off.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn the ignition key to the Off position (Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition key
Important Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage may
occur. Before storing the machine, pull the wire off the
spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of accidental starting.
Operating Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with the
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers engage and
disengage power to the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage blade, squeeze the Operator Presence
Control (OPC) levers against handle grips (Fig. 15).
2. Pull blade switch (PTO) up and release. Hold the
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers against handle
grip.
3. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if OPC
levers are released.
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Figure 15
1. Handle
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to
disengage blades (Fig. 15). This will also kill the
engine.
The Safety Interlock System
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly
causing personal injury.
•
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
•
Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Caution