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Figure 10
1. Throttle control
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
4. Drive lever
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark
plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the speed control lever to neutral, set the neutral
locks and turn ignition key to RUN.
3. Move the throttle control to CHOKE position before
starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not require any
choking. To start a warm engine, move throttle control to
FAST position.
4. Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out until
positive engagement results; then pull handle
vigorously to start engine and allow rope to recoil
slowly.
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5. Neutral lock
6. Ignition switch
7. Handle
8. Speed control lever
9. Hour meter
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Important
Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go
of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope
may break or recoil assembly may be damaged.
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to "SLOW" (Fig. 11).
2. Move drive levers to neutral and set neutral locks.
3. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
ignition key "OFF."
4. Turn the ignition key to "OFF" (Fig. 11).
Figure 11
1. Throttle lever
Important
Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage
may occur.
Before storing machine, pull wire off spark plug(s) to
prevent possibility of accidental starting.
Operating Neutral Locks
Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Chock or block wheels if it is left unattended.
Setting the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and move
them back (Fig. 12).
Releasing the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
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2. Ignition key
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