Starting & Stopping; Operating Instructions - Victa Lawnmower Assembly And Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Starting & Stopping
2 Stroke Engine - See engine manual or Key start procedure below.
4 Stroke Engine - Honda GCV 160, see engine manual & procedure below.
4 Stroke Engine - Briggs & Stratton, see engine manual & procedure below.
STEP-1. Move the throttle control lever to the choke/start position.
Starting hot: Use the RUN position if the Engine is warm.
Note: If engine does not have a choke. Move the throttle lever to the START position and
primer 3 times slowly
COLD START: press the primer bulb three times pausing each time.
HOT START: priming may only be necessary if the mower fails to start.
Briggs & Stratton
STEP-2a. (Pull Start) Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is
felt, then pull briskly.
2b. (Key Start) Turn the starter key until
fully engaged. When engine starts return
the key to its origional postion.
2c. (2 stroke) When the engine warms up, move the throttle
to the RUN position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Move the throttle control lever to the stop position.
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COLD HOT
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START
RUN
STOP
CAUTION!
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
CAUTION!
Do not crank the engine over for
more than 15 seconds at a time!
Honda
START
STOP
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COLD HOT
START START
CHOKE
CHOKE
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R U N
STOP STOP
Rotate key in a clock wise
direction as shown.
START
STOP