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8. Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, refer
to the Section entitled "Engine (ManualStart)" to
manually start the electric start engines.
9. On Model 3317523BVEand C3317523BVE,the engine is
equipped with a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is
dead, the engine can be started with the recoil back-up
starter if the engine speed control is in the choke
position (HOTengine or COLDengine).
Engine(Manual Start)
IMPORTANT:When the key is turned to "ON", and the recoil
handle is pulled, the engine will turn over, but will not start
unless the Clutch/Brake Pedal is pressed all the way down
with the ParkBrake engaged,and the BladeLever is in the
"Off" position.
Figure 8: Setting the park brake
5. Move the engine speedcontrol (A, Figure 6) to the
choke position (B) to start a cold engine.
6. Turnthe key(A, Figure 9) to the "ON" position.
Start the engine as follows:
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. Move the transmission shift lever to the (N) Neutral
position. Referto the section entitled "Wheel Drive".
IMPORTANT:DO NOTstart the enginewith the transmission
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. Make certain the BladeLever (A, Figure 4) is in the
"OFF" position.
4. Pressthe Clutch/Brake Pedal(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. Pull the 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 speed control
to the "FAST" position.
8. Allow a brief warm-up until the engine runs smooth.
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