8.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet first
and then from the machine (electric start only).
9.
Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes, move
the choke toward the Run position. Wait for the engine
to run smoothly before each choke adjustment.
CAUTION
If you leave the machine plugged into a
power outlet, someone can inadvertently start
the machine and injure people or damage
property.
Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the
Stop position (Figure 33).
Figure 33
2.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Remove the ignition key.
4.
Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
(Figure 34).
Figure 34
5.
Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent
the recoil starter from freezing up.
Operating the Hand Warmers
Flip the switch to the On position to turn on the hand
warmers.
Flip the switch to the Off position to turn off the hand
warmers.
Figure 35
1.
On/off switch
3.
Off position
2.
On position
Operating the Traction Drive
CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary; refer to Checking the Traction
Drive Operation in Setup for more information.
Important:
If the machine moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction cable
(refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable) or
take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service.
Important:
To operate the traction drive, you must
operate the machine with the self-propel feature
engaged. Refer to Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel
Drive.
1.
To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left hand
(traction) lever to the handgrip (Figure 36).
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