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Starting the Engine
1.
Open the fuel shut-off valve located between the fuel
tank and the engine (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Fuel shut-off valve
Note:
The valve handle should align with the fuel hose.
2.
Sit down on the seat.
3.
Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking Brake
on page 14.
Note:
The engine does not start unless you set the
parking brake or fully depress the brake pedal.
4.
Disengage the blades (PTO). Refer to Figure 10.
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Figure 10
1. Blade control (PTO) knob
2. Engaged
3. Disengaged
Note:
The engine will not start if the blades (PTO) are
engaged.
5.
When starting a cold engine, shift the throttle control
lever to the Choke position (Fig. 10).
Note:
To start a warm engine, shift the throttle control lever
to the Fast position.
6.
Shift the throttle control lever to the Slow position
(Fig. 11).
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Figure 11
1. Throttle control lever
2. Fast
3. Slow
4. Choke
5. Start
6. On
7. Off
7.
Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start
position (Fig. 11). When the engine starts, release the
key.
Important
If the engine does not start after 15 seconds
of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to Off and let
the starter motor cool for 2 minutes; refer to
Troubleshooting on page 38.
8.
After the engine starts, slowly shift the throttle control
lever to Fast (Fig. 11).
Stopping the Engine
1.
Move the throttle control lever to Slow (Fig. 11).
Important
To prevent backfiring and damage to the
engine, do not shift the throttle control lever to the Choke
or Fast positions to stop the engine.
2.
Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 11).
Note:
If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it
idle for a minute before turning the ignition key to Off.
This allows the engine to cool the engine before you stop it.
You may stop the engine in an emergency by turning the
ignition key to Off.
