Figure 10
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.
4. Disengage the blades (PTO). Refer to Figure 11.
Figure 11
1.
Blade control (PTO) knob
4.
Choke
2.
Engaged
5.
On
3.
Disengaged
6.
Off
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 (Figure 12).
Figure 12
1.
Throttle control lever
5.
Lights
2.
Fast
6.
On
3.
Slow
7.
Off
4.
Start
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
(Figure 12).
7. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the
Start position (Figure 12). 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.
8. After the engine starts, slowly shift the throttle
control lever to Fast (Figure 12).
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle control lever to Slow (Figure 12).
Note:
If the engine backfires, shift the throttle
control lever to the Fast position before stopping
the engine.
2. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 12).
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
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