10 User’s manual
Starting the engine.
WARNING! Keep hands, feet, and clothing well away from moving parts,
the exhaust, and the engine cowling. Refer to ‘Tips on mower safety’ on
pages 6 and 7 for more information.
1. Make sure that your mower is on a safe, flat area (a paved area or path is ideal
– avoid thick wet grass and gravel surfaces) to make starting safe.
2. Move the throttle control lever located on the handle to the ‘
’ position.
3. Slide the ‘Red’ petrol tap lever to the left ‘On’ position.
4. Firmly hold the top handle with one hand, and then with your other hand pull the
cord slowly until you feel resistance. Then pull vigorously.
5. When the engine has been running for at least 15 seconds (more time on cold days)
adjust the throttle control lever to the ‘
’ position.
6. To re-start a hot engine, move the throttle control lever to the ‘
’ position
and then refer to ‘Point 4’ above.
7. To turn off your mower, slide the throttle control lever down to the ‘Stop’ position.
After it has stopped, slide the ‘Red’ petrol tap lever to the right ‘Off’ position.
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