Manual

Starting & Stopping
Choke operation/engine warm-up
This engine isa lowemissionsengine whichoperates differently
from previously built engines. It is designed for maximum
performance and life if operated with the choke fully open (in
RUN) and throttlefullyopen (in FAST), To open the choke fully
requires an engine warm-up period of several seconds to
several minutes, depending on the temperature.
After starting engine, first open the choke (toward RUN) until
the engine just begins torunsmoothly.Then open the choke in
small steps, allowing the engine to accept small changes in
speed and load, untilthe choke is fully open (in RUN).
During engine warm-up, the equipment can be operated.
To obtain best starting results
Store and fuel lawn mower in level position.
Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously cut grass.
Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Starting fluid is
flammable. Severe engine damage or fire may occur.
_ Periodically remove grass build-up under mowerdeck. Remove spark plug wire before removing grass.
When tipping lawn mower to remove grass, keep
spark plug side of engine up.
A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.
Starting in cold weather
Use the correct oil for the starting temperature expected.
De-clutch all possible external loads.
Set speed control at part throttle position.
Awarm battery has more startingcapacity than a cold battery.
Do not use gasoline left over from summer. Use fresh winter
grade gasolinewhich has highervolatilityto improve starting.
Before starting engine
Move choke control to
CHOKE or START posi-
tion.
Note: Choke must fully
close. If engine does not
start, see control adjust-
ments on page 5.
Typical choke controls
FASTIf equipment has sepa-
rate choke and throttle
controls, move throttle
control to FAST position.
Open fuel shut-off
valve, if equipped.
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I/4 TURN
Typical throttle Fuel shut-off
Start engine
//_ Always keep hands and feet clear of mower blade or
other rotating machinery,
Rewind starter
_ rasp rope handle as illustrated and pull slowly untilresistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome
compression.
prevent kickback
and start engine. _IP
Repeat if necessary with
choke off and throttle
control in FAST position. O
Operate engine in FAST
position.
Rewind starter
Electric starter, if equipped
Turn key to START or press button. Repeat if necessary with
throttle control in FAST position. Operate engine in FAST
position.
Note: Ifequiprnentmanufacturer has supplied battery, charge it
before trying to stad engine, as equipment manufacturer recom-
mends. Use short starting cycles (15 secs. per rain.) to prolong
starter life. Extended cranking can damage starter motor.
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_ START
Typical electric starter
Stop engine
Do not move choke control toCHOKE position to stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur.
Move throttle control to SLOW position, then to STOP or turn
key to OFF, depending on how equipped.
Always remove key from switch, if equipped, when equipment
is not in use or left unattended.
FAST
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SLOW
_ START
Typical stop controls
When engine is transported,close fUel shut-offvalve (if en-
gine is equipped) to prevent
fuel leakage.
Fuel shut-off
In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information.
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