Operation
Pre-Operation Check
The engine is shipped
without
gasoline
or oil in the engine.
See
the Set-Up Section
of this manual for instructions
on adding
oil
and gasoline.
Determine TheStarting System
Before starting
the engine, you must determine
the type of
starting
system that is on your engine. Your engine will have one
of the following
types:
•
Auto=Choke
System: This features an automatic
choke
that does not have a manual choke or primer.
•
Primer System: This features
a primer
on the engine.
To start your engine, follow the instructions
for your type of
starting
system.
Note: Equipment
may have remote controls.
See the equipment
manual for location
and operation
of remote controls.
Startingthe Engine
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WARNING:
Always keep hands and feet clear of
equipment
moving
parts. Do not use a pressurized
starting
fluid. Vapors are flammable.
Aut0-Ch0keSystem
1.
Standing
behind
the mower, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle. See Fig. 5-1.
2.
Pull the starter grip lightly
until resistance
is felt, then pull
rapidly
to overcome
compression,
prevent
kickback
and
start engine.
Repeat if necessary.
IMPORTANT:
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back
against the engine. Return it gently to prevent
damage to
the starter.
Primer System
1.
Push primer 3 times. Wait about
two seconds between
each push. See Fig. 5-2. In temperature
below 50°F, prime
5 times. After the engine
is warmed
up, one prime may be
needed
for all temperatures.
2.
Standing
behind
the mower, squeeze and hold the blade
control
against
upper handle.
3.
Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly
to overcome
compression,
prevent
kickback,
and
start the engine.
Repeat if necessary. See Fig. 5-2.
IMPORTANT:
Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back
against the rope guide.
If engine does not start, it may be necessary to re-prime
the engine.
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Figure 5=1
F
Figure 5-2
StoppingEngine
1.
Release blade control.
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