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● Inspect the area where the machine will be used.
● Never operate the engine in a building without proper
ventilation.
● Inspect whether there is any damage to the engine
and make sure that the cover and guard are securely
fastened in place.
3. Starting and stopping the engine
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Starting the engine
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Before starting the engine
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Throttle lever
The engine speed increases as the throttle lever is pulled up (toward
the HIGH position), and decreases as it is lowered (toward the LOW
position).
* Factory setting for the maximum engine speed is 3,000 rpm.
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Stopping the engine
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Engine stopping method
Engage the parking brake.
Reduce the engine speed by lowering the throttle lever to the LOW
position.
Turn the key counterclockwise to the OFF position to turn the machine
off.
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Precautions when leaving the machine
● Before starting the engine, make sure that the forward
and reverse pedals are in neutral and that your foot is not
on either of them. Operating these pedals when starting
the engine could result in the machine starting suddenly.
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Engine starting method
Choke knob
Throttle
lever
Key
OFF
ON
STOP
START
● Do not place your foot on either the forward or the
reverse pedal when starting the engine.
● The starter should only be engaged for a maximum of 15
seconds. If the engine fails to start, another attempt to
start the engine should not be made for 30 to 60 seconds
so as to avoid draining the battery.
1) Stop the machine on a level surface area and engage the
parking brake.
2) Lower the rake completely.
3) Stop the engine.
4) Remove the ignition key.
5) Park the machine using wheel chocks.
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Do not park on a slope.
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Safety requirements for starting the engine
A safety device on this machine prevents the engine from starting unless the
following requirements are met:
a. Someone is sitting on the seat.
b. The parking brake is engaged.
c. The forward and reverse pedals are in neutral.
Sit in the seat.
Make sure that the parking brake is engaged. (The safety device prevents the
engine from starting if the parking brake is not engaged.)
Make sure that the forward and reverse pedals are in neutral.
Open the fuel valve under the fuel tank.
Pull the choke knob out. (Continue to pull the choke knob out until the engine
starts. If released, the choke knob will return to its original position.)
Set the throttle lever to a position slightly above the Low Speed position.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise. (Turn it to Start to start the engine.)
After starting the engine, push the choke knob back slowly.
Warm the engine at a low-speed for about 5 minutes without applying a load
to the engine.
Move the throttle lever up slowly to the High Speed position.
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