Simplicity 1613H - Checks before Starting; Starting and Stopping

Operation
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
WARNING
Never add gasoline when engine is running.
1. Check that gas tank is at least 3/4 full to avoid refueling.
2. Check engine oil level and add if necessary. Refer to
engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations.
3. Make sure either mower deflector or grass collection
system is in place.
4. Check for loose nuts, screws, bolts, oil leaks, gasoline
leaks, etc.
5. Make sure the mower is in desired cutting height.
6. Check the transmission release lever is in the
disengaged position. See “Pushing Tractor By Hand.”
STARTING AND STOPPING
j^WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.
1. Before using this mower for the first time, the owner
should operate in an open area, without mowing, to
become accustomed to the unit. The left side of the
mower can be used to trim close to objects in the lawn.
Read “Operation on Slopes”, page 13.
2. Make sure PTO is disengaged and transmission control
lever is in neutral.
3. For cold starts, pull choke knob out (twin cylinder
models) or push engine speed control into choke
position (single cylinder models).
For warm starts, set engine speed control between 1/2
and 3/4 throttle.
4. Turn the key to start and release when engine starts.
Release choke or move lever out of choke position as
engine warms.
5. Make sure desired direction is clear of objects, people
and animals.
6. Release the parking brake.
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