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Operation
5
9
Pre-Operation Check
The engine is shipped without gasoline and with oil in the
engine. See the Set-Up Section of this manual for instructions on
adding gasoline and checking oil.
Starting the Engine
1. Release all controls on the mower.
2. Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position.
3. If starting a cold engine, place the
throttle/choke control all the way
forward, into the CHOKE position.
Note: Use of choke may not be
necessary if the engine is warm or
the air temperature is high.
4. Insert the key into the ignition
switch.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise
to the START position. After the
engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the RUN position.
See Figure 5-1.
CAUTION: Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than five seconds at a time.
Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s
electric starter.
6. Move the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit)
position.
NOTE: Never leave the throttle/choke control in the CHOKE
while operating the mower. Doing so will result in a “rich”
fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Run
Position
Figure 5-1
Stopping the Engine
WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key (if so equipped).
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, disengage the PTO.
2. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Fast
Slow
Choke
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