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6. To start a cold engine, move the throttle control
midway between the
fast
and
slow
positions.
7. To start a warm engine, move the throttle control
to the
fast
position.
8. Pull the choke knob if the engine is cold (Figure 7).
Note:
A warm or hot engine usually does not
require any choking.
9. 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.
Important:
Do not pull the recoil rope to its
limit or release the starter handle when you pull
out the rope because the rope may break or the
recoil assembly may be damaged.
10. Push the choke to off as the engine warms up.
11. If the engine is cold, allow it to warm up and then
move the throttle control to the
fast
position.
Stopping the Engine
Important:
In an emergency, you can stop the
engine immediately by turning the ignition key to
the
off
position.
1. Move the throttle lever to the
slow
position
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning
the ignition key to
off
.
3. Turn the ignition key to
off
Figure 7
1.
Blade control lever (PTO)
3.
Ignition key
2.
Throttle lever
4. Set the parking brake and remove key.
5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of
accidental starting before storing or performing
maintenance on the machine.
6. Close the fuel shut off valve before storing or
transporting the machine.
Important:
Make sure fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing machine,
as fuel leakage may occur.
Operating the Blade Control
Lever (PTO)
The blade control lever (PTO) engages and disengages
power to the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades
1. To engage the blades, squeeze blade control bail
against the upper control bar (Figure 8).
2. Push the blade control lever firmly forward, until it
latches over-center.
3. Restart the engine and repeat the procedure to
engage the mower blades if the blade control bail
is released.
Figure 8
1.
Upper control bar
3.
Blade control lever (PTO)
2.
Blade control bail
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
To disengage the blades, pull the blade control lever
rearward all the way (Figure 8). The engine will kill
when the blade control bail is released with the blade
control lever engaged.
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