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OPERATING THE MOWER
Controls
Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released.
Starting - Step 1
Operate the primer bulb: Note: Push on the primer bulb 5 times at two second intervals to provide the extra fuel to start the engine after assembling the mower for the first time.
In normal use push on the primer bulb 3 times at 2 second intervals to provide the extra fuel required to start a cold engine. Operation of the primer bulb is usually unnecessary when starting a warm engine.
Step 2
Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together with the engine stop lever with your left hand. With your right hand hold the engine start - grip and pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to crank the engine. Carefully return the start grip to the stor- age position when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after 5 attempts - refer to “Trouble Shooting”.
The engine stop lever must be held firmly against the handlebar to start and keep the engine running. If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop.
To prevent damage never pull the engine start grip when the engine is running.
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