Description
Starting Engine
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(see p. II)
NOTE:
Starting with the starter coil is possible only when
the engine brake bar is retracted; otherwise the
engine brake prevents ignition.
With the engine brake bar (13), pull the starter coil
handle (14) swiftly with equally strong arm movements,
and hold onto it even after the engine has started.
Once the engine starts, slowly return the starter coil
handle (14) to the cable holder (11). If the engine does
not immediately start, repeat the attempt.
Do not begin mowing immediately after starting the
engine; rather, allow it to warm up for about 2 minutes.
ATTENTION!
Too many attempts to start the engine will flood it.
This allows too much fuel into the cylinder
chamber, and the spark plug will not ignite
anymore. If you are unable to start the engine after
multiple attempts, the cause should be determined.
Please also check your engine documentation.
NOTE:
If the engine becomes flooded after multiple
attempts to start it, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Unscrew the spark plug.
3. Pull the starter coil several times to dry out the
cylinder chamber.
4. Dry off the spark plug and screw it back in
tightly.
5. Replace the spark plug cap.
6. Start the engine.
Model HM46A/PM53A (with wheel drive)
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If you would like to use the mower’s self-propelled
feature, pull the clutch lever for the wheel drive (21)
toward the handle bar; otherwise, you can push the
mower by hand without engaging the clutch.
Model PM53A
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(see p. II)
To select the drive speed, move the speed lever (5) to
the desired position (slow/1
st
gear: I; fast/2
nd
gear: II).
Move the speed lever only when the wheel drive is
disengaged (clutch lever (21) is not pulled). Otherwise,
operate as described for Model HM46A.
Operation Manual
HM / PM - 01/08
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