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Note: Make sure maintenance is done at all recommended
intervals shown in the Recommended Maintenance
Schedule on page 29.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
Note: Engine can not be started with recoil unless the
battery is installed and has sufficient charge to allow fuel
to carburetor.
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 and set the
neutral locks.
3. Move the throttle control to the Choke position before
starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
After engine starts, move choke control to "RUN"
position.
4. Turn ignition key "START" to energize starter
(Fig. 13). When engines starts, release key.
Figure 13
1. Throttle lever
Important
Do not engage starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If engine fails to start allow 15 second
cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out starter motor.
5. When engine starts, move the throttle control between
the "FAST" and "Slow" position. Allow engine to
warm up and then move the throttle control to the
"FAST" position.
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2. Ignition key
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Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position (Fig. 13).
2. Squeeze the drive levers to the Neutral position and set
the neutral locks.
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it
idle for a minute before turning the ignition key "OFF."
This helps cool the engine before it is stopped. In an
emergency, the engine may be stopped by turning the
ignition key to "OFF."
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 13).
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.
Set the parking brake if it is left unattended.
Setting the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to neutral position
(Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1. Handle
2. Neutral lock
3. Neutral position
4. Drive lever
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the neutral locks and
rotate them back (Fig. 14).
Releasing the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to the grip slightly
(Fig. 14).
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5. Full speed forward
6. Reverse position
7. Grip
8. Forward slot
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