Operation
Pre-Operation Check
The engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. See
the Set-Up Section of this manual for instructions on adding oil
and gasoline.
Determine The Starting System
Before starting the engine, you must determine the type of
starting system that is on your engine. Your engine will have one
of the following types:
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Manual Choke System: This features a choke either on
the upper handle or on the engine and no primer. Choke
systems located on the engine will feature an engine
switch and may also feature a fuel shut-off valve.
•
Auto-Choke System: This features an automatic choke
that does not have a manual choke or primer.
•
Primer/Electric Start System: This features a primer on
the engine and an electric start switch on the handle.
To start your engine, follow the instructions for your type of
starting system.
Note: Equipment may have remote controls. See the equipment
manual for location and operation of remote controls.
Starting the Engine
WARNING:
Always keep hands and feet clear of
equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized
starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
Manual Choke System (On the Upper Handle)
1.
Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the
upper handle. See Fig. 5-1.
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.
2.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade
control against upper handle.
3.
Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then
pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback,
and start the engine. See Fig. 5-1. If engine does not start
after ten seconds of repeated pulls, wait a few minutes and
repeat.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against
the rope guide. Return it gently to prevent damage to the
starter.
4.
When engine warms up, push in the choke knob.
Manual Choke System (On the Engine)
1.
If equipped, turn on fuel valve located on the engine. See
Fig. 5-2.
2.
Pull out the choke knob located on the engine.
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Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.
3.
Turn 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.
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