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Starting the Engine
WARNmNG: The blade will rotate when the
engine runs.
8. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, see the
"Troubleshooting" Instructions.
iMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the
engine stop lever several times. Make sure the engine
stop cable moves freely.
NOTE: The engine design does not include a throttle
control or an engine speed adjustment. The engine is
set at the best speed for cutting grass, bagging grass,
and for extended engine life.
NOTE. Models equipped with Ready Start TMengines
do not feature a primer button. See the engine manu-
facturer's instructions for further information.
1. Check the oil.
2. Fill the fuel tank with reguJar unleaded gasoline
Make sure the gasoline is clean. Leaded gasoline
will increase deposits and shorten the life of the
valves.
NOTE. Do not use gasohol or methanol. Do not use
premium unleaded gasoline.
WARNmNG: A_ways use a safety gasoline
container. Do not smoke when adding
gasoline to the fuel tank. When inside an
enclosure, do not add gasoline. Before you
add gasoline, stop the engine and let the
engine cool for several minutes.
3. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the
spark plug.
4. Make sure the drive lever is in the disengaged
position.
WARNmNG: To prevent an accident, make
sure the drive lever is in the D_SENGAGED
position. When the drive lever is in the
ENGAGED position, do not start the
engine.
5. Stand behind the mower. Use one hand to hold
the engine stop lever in the operating position (A,
Figure 14).
6. Start the mower: Pull the rope start handle (B) to
crank the engine.
7. After the engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until
the engine runs smooth before beginning mower
operation.
Figure 14: Starting the engine
Rules for Safe and Effective Operation
Refer to the 'Operator Safety' section of this manual for
important rules concerning safe and effective mower
operation.
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