Use and Care Manual

8 Section 5— operation
Auto-Choke/Electric Start System
1. Insert plastic Electric Starter Push Key into
starter housing located on the right side
of upper handle until it snaps in place.
(Electric Start units only)
2. Standing behind the mower, pull the
blade control back against the drive
control. See Figure 5-3.
3. Recoil Start: While holding the blade
and drive controls together firmly, pull
the recoil starter lightly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback, and start
the engine. Repeat if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil
starter to snap back against the rope
guide. Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.
Electric Start (If Equipped): Push the
electric starter push key to start the
engine. See Figure 5-3.
NOTE: Electric starter is equipped with
an internal circuit breaker. If unit fails to
start when starter button is depressed,
wait one minute for breaker to reset, then
attempt to start again.
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1
3
2
Figure 5-3
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control or turn off the
engine switch (if equipped).
2. Remove Electric Starter Push Key if
mower is to be left unattended, stored,
or serviced (Electric Start units only).
To remove key, grasp the key’s top push
button and pull it straight up and out.
Keep key in a safe place out of the reach
of children.
Boost mode
NOTE: Quiet mode is engaged when the boost
mode lever is in the up position.
1. With the engine running, Perform one of
the following:
• Engaging Boost Mode - Push the
boost mode lever down to the
engaged (BOOST) position.
• Disengaging the Boost Mode - Lift
the boost mode lever up to the
disengaged (QUIET) position.
Quiet
Boost
Figure 5-4