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OPERATION
Starting and Stopping The Engine
To Start The Engine
As shown in Fig
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1. When starting a cold engine, press down the primer fully 3-5 times.
2. Stand behind the mower. Pull the engine Start/Stop lever toward upper
handle with one hand and place the other hand on the pull start.
3. Pull the pull start out approx. 4-6 inches until you feel a resistance
and then start the engine with a sharp pull.
The blade begins to rotate as soon as
the engine is started.
WARNING!
WARNING! Pressing the primer bulb too
many times may cause the engine to flood.
WARNING!
To start the engine, make sure that the spark plug boot is located on the plug and the
machine is filled with sufficient oil and fuel.
NOTE!
Do not operate the machine in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas as the exhaust gas
contains toxic substance. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all the moving parts
WARNING!
of the machine. The exhaust and other parts of the machine will become hot during use. Make sure that the
blade is securely fastened before starting the engine.
When starting a warm engine, the primer does not need to be
used. If the engine stops due to a lack of fuel, refill and press
down the primer 3 to 5 times.
If the engine fails to start after three pulls,
repeat the process .
NOTE!
Fig
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Fig
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Primer