Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - International Harvester Company 75 Operator's Manual

NOTE: The rider has an interlock safety starting
system and the engine will not start unless the
mower clutch control is in the full disengaged
position and the gear selector lever is in neutral.
After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle
control lever to "FAST" position. Do not use the
choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when
starting the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Keep hands and feet clear of blade and
all moving parts to avoid injury.
Clutch-Brake
Pedal
Observe the following procedure to start theengine:
The combination clutch-brake pedal is used to
disengage the engine from the transmission when
shifting gears and to actuate the brake to stop therider.
1. Place the clutch-brake pedal in the locked
position.
To shift gears while the rider is in motion, pedal
should be depressed approximately 1/2 the travel
distance.
2.
Be sure the spark plug wire is properly attachedto
the spark plug.
3.
Make certain mower clutch lever is in the
"DISENGAGED"
position as shown.
To disengage the clutch, and apply the brake, press
the pedal all the way down.
4.
Be sure gear selector lever is in "NEUTRAL".
5. Move the throttle control to choke position.
Electric Starting: Turn ignition key clockwise to
the start position and release it as soon as the
engine starts. Do not operate the starter more than
30 seconds at anyone time. If engine does not
start within this time, turn the key off and wait a
few minutes, then try again.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Electric and Manual Starting (Equipped with
Ignition Key): Depress the clutch-brake pedal to
disengage the transmission. Move the gear selector
lever to "NEUTRAL" and the mower clutch
control lever to the "DISENGAGE" position.
After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle
control lever to the "FAST" position. Do not use
the choke to enrich fuel mixture, except when
necessary to start the engine.
Move the throttle control lever to the "SLOW"
position and allow the engine to idle a short time
before stopping. Then turn the ignition key or
switch to the "OFF" position.
Manual Starting (Riding mowers without electric
starting:) If so equipped, turn ignition key clock-
wise to the "ON" position. Give a quick steady
pull on the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
Do not jerk or pull it out to the very end in a
I:ough manner. Always pull the handle so the rope
is in a straight line through the guide. Maintain
your hold on the handle and allow the cord to
return slowly. Releasing the handle when the cable
is extended will shorten the life of the starter.
Manual Starting (Not equipped with Ignition Key):
Depress the clutch-brake pedal to disengage the
transmission. Move the gear selector lever to
"NEUTRAL" and the mower clutch control lever
to the "DISENGAGE" position. Move the throttle
control lever to the "OFF" position.
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