10 Section 5— operation
Manual Choke System
1. If equipped, turn on fuel valve located on the engine. See
2. Pull out the choke knob located on the engine.
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.
3. Press 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.
Auto-Choke/Electric Start System
1. Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control
5-4.
2. Recoil Start: 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: Insert plastic push key into starter button
until it snaps in. Push the electric starter button to start the
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control or turn off the engine switch (if
equipped).
Figure 5-3
Figure 5-4
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