Exmark MPKA21 manual Stopping the Engine, All Kawasaki Units

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Operation

 

Figure 9

 

 

All Honda Units

1.

Oil fill/dipstick

4.

Air cleaner

2.

Recoil starter handle

5.

Spark plug

3.Fuel tank cap

 

 

Figure 10

 

 

 

All Kawasaki Units

1.

Muffler

5.

Oil filter

2.

Oil fill/dipstick

6.

Air cleaner

3.

Fuel tank cap

7.

Spark plug

4.Recoil starter handle

2.Open the fuel valve.

For MPKA21, MSKA21, and MSKA21B Units: see Figure 6.

For MSHN21 and MSHN21B Units: see Figure 7.

MPKA21CA, MSKA21CA, and MSKA21BCA Units: Do Not have a fuel valve.

3.For MSHN21 MSHN21B, MPKA21, MSKA21, and MSKA21B Units: Move the throttle-choke control to the Choke position.

Note: Do Not use the choke when the engine is warms up.

For MPKA21CA, MSKA21CA, and MSKA21BCA Units: Move the throttle control to the Fast position. Press the primer bulb two times (see Figure 11).

Figure 11

4.For units without a Blade Brake Clutch: Hold the blade control bail to the handle.

5.Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return slowly.

6.When the engine starts, move the throttle control to the Fast position, and set the ground speed control as desired.

Note: If the engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps 3 through 6).

Stopping the Engine

1.Bring the unit to a full stop.

For units without a Blade Brake Clutch: Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the blade should stop within three seconds.

For units with a Blade Brake Clutch: Release the blade control bail. The blade should stop within three seconds. Move the throttle to the (Off) position to kill the engine.

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