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A)
Push the throttle lever all the way forward to the start position or choke position.
B)
Pull and hold the operators presence control (OPC) lever against the handle to disengage the
engine brake. THE ENGINE WILL NOT START, OR CONTINUE TO RUN, UNLESS THE OPC
LEVER IS HELD AGAINST THE HANDLE.
C)
Pump the primer bulb 5 times when cold and 1-2 times when hot.
D)
Pull the starter cord with a strong smooth pull, do not remove the pull cord from the guide.
E)
As soon as the engine starts, move the throttle lever to RUN position
symbol from the
choke/start position .
NOTE: Using the choke is usually unnecessary when starting a warm engine. However in cool
weather it may still be necessary to use the choke to start the engine. If the engine is fitted with a
primer bulb, pump it 5 times when cold and 1-2 times when hot.
WARNING:
The blade will rotate as soon as the engine is started, hold the OPC handle into the
working position. The engine will stop as soon as you release the engine OPC lever. If starting the
lawnmower in long grass, lift the cutting height to the highest position to avoid drag from the long
grass and the rotating blade during start up.
NOTE: Before first use, check and if necessary adjust the OPC (Operator Presence Control or
engine cut out lever) control cable, if it is too loose the lawnmower will not start. To locate the
adjuster follow the cable from the OPC handle to the engine body where you will see the OPC
adjuster. If the OPC cable is too loose you will need to tighten it, when the OPC lever is pulled
towards the main handle, the OPC engine control lever (see diagram below) should start to
move. If the engine control lever does not move until the OPC lever is halfway towards the main
handle it will need to be adjusted.
