Starting Engine - MTD 546 Series Operator's Manual

Starting Engine
__k ARNING:Besure no one otherthan
the operatoris standingnearthe lawn
mower whilestartingengineor operat-
ing mower.Neverrun engineindoorsor
in enclosed,poody ventilatedareas. Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide, a n odorlessand deadly
gas. Keephands,feet, hairand looseclothingaway
from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
Follow the set of instructionspertainingto your unit.
Refer to engine manual for help with the engine.
Briggs & Stratton/Kawasaki Engine:
1. If equipped,pushprimerthreetimes(Kawasaki- one
time).Wait abouttwo secondsbetweeneach push.
See Figure4-2. In temperature around550F or below,
primefive times. Do notprimeto restarta warm
engine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupper handle.See Figure4-2.
3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp recoil
starterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,continu-
ous, full arm stroke.See Figure4-2. Keepinga firm
grip on the starterhandle,let the rope rewindslowly.
Repeatuntil enginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach
time slowly.
Honda Engine:
1. Placethe fuel valveleverfoundon the left sideof the
engine intothe ON (OPEN)position.See Figure4-3.
2. Movethechoke lever(if equipped)all the way
backwardintothe choke position.
3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupper handle.See Figure4-3.The chokewill
now beginto slowly returnto the off choke position
after activatingthe blade control.Therefore,quickly
move ontostep fourbelow.
4. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp recoil
starterhandleand pull ropeout with a rapid,continu-
ous, full arm stroke.See Figure4-3. Keepinga firm
grip on the starterhandlelet the rope rewindslowly.
Repeatuntil enginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach
time slowly.
__1= ARNING:Wait for the blade to stop
completelybefore performingany work
on the mower or to removethe grass
catcher.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrol to stop theengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug and
groundagainstthe engine.
Figure 4-2:Starting theBriggs & Stratton engine.
Figure4-3:Startingthe Hondaengine.
anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorand others.
__k ARNING:if you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug,thoroughly
inspectmower for any damage, and
repairdamage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indicationof damage. The unit should be promptly
inspectedand repaired.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherand side
dischargechutefrom the mower.Foreffectivemulching,
do notcut wet grass.If the grass hasbeen allowedto
growin excessof fourinches,mulchingis not recom-
mended.Usethe grass catcherto bag clippingsinstead.
Using Your Lawn Mower Using Grass Catcher
Be surelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other Youcan usethe grass catcherto collectclippingswhile
objectswhich coulddamagelawnmoweror engine, youare operatingthe mower.Referto setup sectionfor
Such objectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mowerin instructionson attachingthe grasscatcher.
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Operating
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
n foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your
eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses
while operating the
mower or while perform-
ing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the
lawn mower while
starting engine or
operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away
from any moving parts
on engine and lawn
mower,