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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Starting & Stopping
4 Stroke Engine - Briggs & stratton, See engine manual & procedure below.
STARTING COLD
1. Move the throttle control lever to the choke/start position.
Starting hot: Use the RUN position if the Engine is warm
Note: If engine does not have a choke. Move the throttle lever
to the START position & primer 3 times slowly
COLD START: press the primer bulb three times pausing each
time.
HOT START: priming may only be necessary if the mower fails
to start.
3. When the engine warms up, move the throttle to the RUN
position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Move the throttle control lever to the stop position.
2. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistances felt, then pull
briskly.
CAUTION!
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
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S T A R T I N G
Cleaning
Before cleaning the mower, ensure
the throttle lever is in the 'STOP'
position. Turn the fuel tap off,
disconnect the spark plug lead and
wedge it between the cylinder fins.
• Remove grass build up from the air intakes on the top of the mower cowl, around the
engine and carburettor, and around the air filter body.
• The underside of the mower should be cleaned regularly to remove dirt and grass build
up, any build up will adversely affect corrosion of steel baseplate.
Spark
Plug