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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 STARTING & OPERATION
2.2.2. ENGINE & BLADE
(120 Volt Electric Start)
WARNING
The 120 volt electric start models are supplied with
a 10 foot three-wire power cord. The plug is
designed to operate on 120 volt AC household
current. It must be properly grounded at ALL times
to avoid the possibility of electric shock, which may
cause injury to the operator. Follow ALL
instructions carefully as set forth below. Determine
that your house wiring system is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not sure. If your house wiring system is not a
three-wire grounded system, DO NOT use this
electric start mower under any condition. If your
system is grounded and a three-hole receptacle is
NOT available, one should be installed by a licensed
electrician.
IMPORTANT: If using a power cord other than the one
supplied with machine, then use a power cord that is heavy
enough to carry the correct amount of current to the mower.
See chart, (OPTIONAL POWER CORDS) for correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord.
OPTIONAL POWER CORDS
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS
120 Volt
Total Length of Cord in Feet
Rating - Amps
25 ft.
50 ft.
100 ft. 150 ft.
More
Than
Not More
Than
American Wire Gauge
0 6
18
16
16
14
6 10
18
16
14
12
10 12
16 16
14
12
12 16
14 12
Not Recommended
1. Move engine speed control (Located on the side
of the engine) to the “FAST” rabbit position. See
Figure 2.4.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer when using the electric starter.
DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine.
IMPORTANT: Stop the engine (and blade) by releasing
the blade control.
2. Connect power cord to the handle mounted
switch box. See Figure 2.5.
3. Plug opposite end of power cord into a three
hole grounded 120 Volt, AC receptacle.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock or injury, make sure power
cord is away from cutting blade before attempting to
start engine.
FIGURE 2.4
FIGURE 2.5
(Starting procedure is continued on next page)
TURTLE
RABBIT
MOVE TO FAST
(RABBIT) POSITION
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
SWITCH
BOX
PUSH BUTTON
TO START
ENGINE
PULL BLADE
CONTROL BACK
AGAINST HANDLE
ELECTRIC
POWER CORD
