STARTING THE ENGINE
1.16
1.16
TO START THE ENGINE
Operate the throttle control lever: Push the lever to
'choke' position before starting a cold engine. It should
only be necessary to push the lever to the 'fast' position
before starting a warm engine.
CS255
Operate the engine stop lever: Use one hand to hold the
engine stop lever in the operating position firmly against the
handlebar. To start and operate the engine the engine stop
lever must be held in the operating position. If the engine
stop lever is released the engine will stop.
CS257
Operate the engine start - grip: Stand behind the mower
and maintain a firm hold on the handlebar and the engine
stop lever to prevent the mower moving towards you. Use
your right hand to hold the engine start - grip and pull slow-
ly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to crank the
engine. When the engine starts carefully return the engine
start - grip to the storage position. If the engine does not
start after 5 attempts - refer to "Fault Finding".
CS258
Allow the engine to warm up and return the throttle lever to
the 'fast' position after starting a cold engine.
IMPORTANT - PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE: Never
pull the engine start - grip when the engine is running.
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