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Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove set the parking brake when leaving
the machine unattended, even if just for a few
minutes.
Caution
Setting the Parking Brake
Pull the parking brake lever rearward (Fig. 21).
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Figure 18
1. Parking brake lever (in the released position)
Releasing the Parking Brake
Push the parking brake lever forward.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1.
Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2.
Open the fuel valve.
Note:
A cold weather staring kit has been incorporated to
assist engine starting in cold weather or when the unit has
not been run for a period of time.
To use cold start kit:
•
Grasp split ring (Fig. 19) on right side of machine,
pull ring and chain straight out from side of machine
and hook ring over control shield bolt.
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Figure 19
1. Split ring
2. Control shield bolt
•
After engine is started, pull chain straight out from
side of machine until ring can be removed from
shield bolt. Slowly release tension on chain.
3.
Disengage the blade control (PTO) and move the speed
control lever to neutral.
4.
Move the drive levers to neutral and set the neutral
locks.
5.
Set the parking brake.
6.
Move the speed control lever to neutral.
7.
Move the throttle control to the choke position before
starting a cold engine.
8.
Grasp the recoil starter handle firmly and pull it out
until positive engagement results; then pull the handle
vigorously to start the engine. Allow the rope to recoil
slowly.
Stopping
1.
Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 20).
2.
Move drive levers to neutral and set neutral locks.
3.
Disengage the blade control (PTO) and move the speed
control lever to neutral.
4.
Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
engine off.
5.
To stop the engine, pull the throttle all the way back to
stop (Fig. 20).