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Starting & Stopping
Choke operation/engine warm-up
This engine is a low emissions engine which operates differently
from previously built engines. It is designed for maximum
performance and life if operated with the choke fully open (in
RUN) and throttle fully open (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 to run smoothly. Then open the choke in
small steps, allowing the engine to accept small changes in
speed and load, until the 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 mower
deck. 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.
A warm battery has more starting capacity than a cold battery.
Do not use gasoline left over from summer. Use fresh winter
grade gasoline which has higher volatility to improve starting.
Before starting engine
Typical choke controls
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 throttle
If equipment has sepa-
rate choke and throttle
controls, move throttle
control to FAST position.
Open fuel shut-off
valve, if equipped.
1/4 TURN
Fuel shut-off
Start engine
Always keep hands and feet clear of mower blade or
other rotating machinery.
Rewind starter
Grasp rope handle as illustrated and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome
Rewind starter
compression,
prevent kickback
and start engine.
Repeat if necessary with
choke off and throttle
control in FAST position.
Operate engine in FAST
position.
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: If equipment manufacturer has supplied battery, charge it
before trying to start engine, as equipment manufacturer recom-
mends. Use short starting cycles (15 secs. per min.) to prolong
starter life. Extended cranking can damage starter motor.
Typical electric starter
PRESS
BUTTON
Stop engine
Do not move choke control to CHOKE 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.
Typical stop controls
When engine is transported,
close fuel shut-off valve (if en-
gine is equipped) to prevent
fuel leakage.
Fuel shut-off
1/4 TURN
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