How to Start the Engine
WARNmNG Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
_Fire
or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST postion
and crank until engine starts.
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area
through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other
openings.
WARNING DO NOT start the engine with the
transmission shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting
instructions carefully.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
iMPORTANT:
When the ignition key is turned to START,
the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the
clutch/brake pedal is pressed all the way down, and the
blade lever is OFE The operator must be in the seat.
1. Move the transmission shift lever (A, Figure 4) to the
(N) NEUTRAL position.
2. Make sure the blade lever (A, Figure 5) is in the OFF
position.
3. Press the clutch/brake pedal (Figure 6) all the way
down and hold while starting the engine.
FIGURE 6
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