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Operation(Continued)
StartingandOperation(Continued)
Engine (Electric Start) (Continued)
8. Shouldthe battery be too weak to start the engine, refer
to the Section entitled "Engine(ManualStart)" to
manually start the electric start engines.
9. OnModel 3317523BVEand C3317523BVE,the engine is
equipped with a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is
dead,the engine can be startedwith the recoil back-up
starter if the engine speedcontrol is in the choke
position (HOTengine or COLDengine).
Engine(Manual Start)
IMPORTANT:Whenthe key is turned to "ON", and the recoil
handle is pulled, the engine will turn over, but will not start
unless the Clutch/BrakePedal is pressed all the way down
with the ParkBrakeengaged,and the BladeLever is in the
"Off" position.
Figure 8: Setting thepark brake
5. Movethe enginespeedcontrol (A, Figure6) to the
choke position (B) to start a cold engine.
6. Turnthe key(A, Figure 9) to the "ON" position.
Start the engine asfollows:
1. Openthe vent (B, Figure 2) on the fuel filler cap (A) by
turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT:Failureto open the vent on the fuel filler cap
can causethe engine to stall.
2. Movethe transmission shift leverto the (N) Neutral
position. Referto the section entitled "Wheel Drive".
IMPORTANT:DONOTstart the enginewith thetransmission
shift lever in a drive position.
WARNING
It is possible to start the engine with the transmission
shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions
carefully.
3. Makecertainthe BladeLever(A, Figure4) is in the
"OFF"position.
4. Pressthe Clutch/BrakePedal(A, Figure 8) all the way
down, move the park brake latch (B) over, and release
the clutch/brake pedalto set the park brake.
Figure 9: Key
7. Pullthe starter rope,located on the engine recoil, with a
smooth, even motion until the engine starts.
NOTE:Always guide the starter rope back into the recoil
housing. Never allow rope to snap back.
After the enginestarts, move the engine speedcontrol
to the "FAST"position.
8. Allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth.
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