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10 Section 5— operation
Manual Choke System
1. If equipped, turn on fuel valve located on the engine.
See Figure 5-3.
2. Pull out the choke knob located on the engine.
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.
3. Press engine switch to on.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and
start engine. If engine does not start after ten seconds of
repeated pulls, wait a few minutes and repeat.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back
against the rope guide. Return it gently to prevent damage
to the starter.
5. When engine warms up, push in the choke knob.
Auto-Choke/Electric Start System
1. Insert plastic Electric Starter Push Key into starter housing
located on the right side of upper handle until it snaps in
place. (Electric Start units only)
2. Standing behind the mower, pull the blade control back
against the drive control. See Figure 5-4.
3. Recoil Start: While holding the blade and drive controls
together firmly, pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent
kickback, and start the engine. Repeat if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back
against the rope guide. Return it gently to prevent damage
to the starter.
Electric Start (If Equipped): Push the electric starter push
key to start the engine. See Figure 5-4.
NOTE: Electric starter is equipped with an internal
circuit breaker. If unit fails to start when starter button
is depressed, wait one minute for breaker to reset, then
attempt to start again.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control or turn off the engine switch (if
equipped).
2. Remove Electric Starter Push Key if mower is to be left
unattended, stored, or serviced (Electric Start units only).
To remove key, grasp the key’s top push button and pull
it straight up and out. Keep key in a safe place out of the
reach of children.
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Figure 1-6
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Figure 1-7
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