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Turn and Lock
FIGURE 22.—Recoil Start Model
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your rider.
Read instructions carefully.
NOTE
Your rider is shipped without oil; how¬
ever, a small amount of oil may be
present from the factory. Do not overfill.
AC WARNING J
Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine
running or while engine is hot.
OPERATION
CAUTION
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) « NEVER CARRY CHI
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTIOMOF ALL CONTROLS
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS. SHIELDS AND SWITj
IN PLACE AND WORKING
REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY BLA
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHEN CHILDREN AND 0
ARE AROUND
ALWAYS LOOK BEHIND THE UNIT BEFORE BACKING L|l
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP
IF THE UNIT STOPS GOING UPHILL. STOP BLADE(S) AND
SLOWLY DOWNHILL
BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
IMG HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S)
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION. SHUT ENGIF
AND REMOVE KEY
NOTE
This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protec¬
tion. The purpose of the safety inter¬
lock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the
clutch-brake pedal is depressed
and the blade engagement lever is
in the disengaged position. In addi¬
tion, the blade engagement lever
must be in the disengaged position
when the unit is put into reverse
or the engine will shut off. If the
operator leaves the seat with the blade
engagement lever engaged, the engine
will shut off.
Do not operate the rider if the interlock
system is malfunctioning because it is
a safety device, designed for protection.
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
Get on and off the unit from the
left hand side to avoid possible
contact with the blade engagement
lever (located on the right hand
side).
1. Attach the wire to the spark plug.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and lock it down.
3. Move the blade engagement lever back to the
disengaged position.
4. a. 5 H.P. units only: Set the throttle control lever
in the CHOKE position.
b. All other units: Set throttle control in the FAST
position. Pull out the choke control.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require choking.
5. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
6. a. Recoil Start Units: Turn the ignition key to the
ON position. Twist the recoil starter handle un¬
til it is free and pull it with a quick steady mo¬
tion. After the engine starts, return the recoil
starter handle and twist it until it locks. See
figure 21.
b. Electric Start Units: Turn the ignition key to the
START position. As soon as the engine starts,
let the key return to the ON position. See figure
16.
7. a. 5 H.P. units: Slowly return the throttle to the
running position as the engine warms up.
b. All other units: Push choke knob in gradually.
Move throttle control to desired engine speed.
8. To stop, turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Remove the key when the rider is not in use.
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