OPERATION
4. Once the engine is running, put the starter rope into the rope guide (see Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
TO STOP THE ENGINE
As shown in Fig. 16
Fig. 16
Release the Engine On/Off Control Bar. It will return to its initial position and the engine will automatically
switch off.
DRIVE CONTROL
As shown in Fig. 17
Fig. 17
1. Self-propelling is controlled by holding the engine on/off control bar down to the handle and push the
self-propelling bar to the handle.
2. To stop forward motion without stopping the engine, release the self-propel drive control bar while still
holding the engine on/off control bar down against the handle to continue mowing without self-propel
drive activated.
NOTE: After releasing the self-propelling bar, if the mower will not roll backwards, push the mower
forward slightly to disengage the drive wheels.
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OPERATION
TO CLEAN A FLOODED ENGINE
NOTE: If the engine won't start after you have pulled the engine start rope several times, the engine
may be flooded with excess fuel. Use following procedure to clear and start a flooded engine.
1. Release the Engine On/Off Control Bar to stop engine.
2. Remove the spark plug, dry it, and then re-install it.
(1) Remove the spark plug cover (see Fig. 18).
Fig. 18
(2)
Use a spark plug socket wrench (not supplied) to remove the spark plug (see Fig. 18-1).
Fig. 18-1
(3) After drying, replace the spark plug.
NOTE: Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross-threading. After the plug is seated,
tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn with the spark plug socket wrench to compress the washer.
3. Pull the Engine On/Off Control Bar toward upper handle.
4. Operate the starter as described above.
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