How To Start Engine - Murray 20606X9A Instruction Book

HOW TO START ENGINE
WARNING: The blade will rotate
when the engine runs.
IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine,
operate the engine stop lever several
times. Make sure the engine stop cable
moves freely.
NOTE: A two speed throttle control is lo-
cated on the engine. Set the throttle control
in the FAST position for cutting grass, bag-
ging grass, and for extended engine life.
1. Check the oil.
OPERATION
WARNING: To prevent an acci-
_lb dent, make sure the drive lever is
in the DISENGAGED position.
When the drive lever is in the EN-
GAGED position, do not start the
engine.
6. Some modelshave a primer button on the
front or side of the engine (Figure 18).
Push the primer button. Every time you
push the primer button, wait two seconds.
For the number of times required to push
the primer button, see the engine
manufacturer's instructions.
.
Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gas-
oline. Make sure the gasoline is clean.
Leaded gasoline will increase deposits and
shorten the life of the valves.
NOTE: Do not use gasohol or methanol. Do
not use premium unleaded gasoline.
WARNING: Always use a safety
gasoline container. Do not smoke
_1= when adding gasoline to the fuel
tank. When inside an enclosure,
do not add gasoline. Before you
add gasoline, stop the engine and
let the engine cool for several
minutes.
3. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected
to the spark plug.
4. Move the throttleControl,located on the en-
gine, to the FAST position.
5. Make sure the drive lever is in the DISEN-
GAGED position.
NOTE: Do not use the primer button to
start a warm engine.
7. Stand behind the mower (Figure 19). Use
one hand to hold the engine stop lever in
the operating position as shown. Use the
other hand to hold the recoil-start grip.
8. Rapidly pull the recoil-start grip. Slowly
return the recoil-start grip.
9. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries,
See the "Problemand Repair" Instructions.
Hold the engine
stop lever in the
operating postion.
Recoil-Start
Figure 19
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