STARTING AND STOPPING

 

To Stop Engine / Energize Touch-N-Mow)Starting System

Touch-N-Mowstarting system is functioning properly when

WARNING: A typical equipment control configuration

a

mechanical winding/ratcheting sound is heard upon

is shown. (See equipment manufacturer’s owner/oper-

releasing equipment control handle. This is the sound of the

ating manual for specific instructions on equipment

Touch-N-Mowstarting system energizing for the next start.

control configuration and operation.)

Engine must be running to energize Touch-N-MowStarting

 

System.

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[1]

Release equipment control handle per equipment

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CONTROL HANDLE

 

manufacturer’s instructions.

 

RUN

[2] ALWAYS lock safety key as shown and remove when

 

 

not in use. Turn safety key to LOCK AND REMOVE

LOCKED

 

position (1/4 turn opposite fuel cap) and remove.

 

 

[3] Close fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

To Start Cold or Stored Engine
To Start Warm Engine

[1] Check oil level (See Oil section).

 

 

[1] A warm engine DOES NOT require priming.

[2] Press engine primer bulb 3 times.

[2] Install and turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn

[3] Install and turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn

 

toward fuel cap).

toward fuel cap).

[3] Actuate equipment starting controls according to in-

[4] Actuate equipment starting controls according to in-

 

structions in manufacturer’s owner/operating manual.

structions in manufacturer’s owner/operating manual.

Note: If for some reason engine does not start on first attempt using Touch-N-Mowstarter, you must use rewind starter to re-start engine. Press engine primer bulb 3 times and start according to manufacturer’s owner/operating manual.

Note: If for some reason engine does not start on first attempt using Touch-N-Mowstarter, you must use rewind starter to re-start engine. Press engine primer bulb 3 times and start according to manufacturer’s owner/operating manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

♦Check fuel level.

♦Ensure spark plug wire is connected.

♦Reenergize the starting system by following the steps outlined under •To Start Engine First Time OR when the TouchNMowstarter is DeEnergized"

♦Remember to actuate equipment starting controls according to manufacturer's instructions.

♦Ensure safety key is in RUN position.

♦If the safety key does not lock, slightly pull rewind cord; this releases tension in the starter.

If the mower stops due to dense grass, depleted fuel supply, or mechanical reasons the TouchNMowstarting system will be deenergized. To restart your mower, follow the steps outlined under •To Start Engine First Time OR when the TouchNMowstarter is DeEnergized".

To De-energize Touch-N-Mow)Starter

Before servicing, storing, or transporting engine, ensure the starter is not energized by manually de-energizing it.

Warning: Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. The engine will turn over when de-energizing.

[1]Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.

[2]Turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn toward fuel cap).

[3]Actuate equipment starting controls according to in- structions in manufacturer’s owner/operating manual.

Engine will crank over upon actuating equipment starting controls, but will not start if spark plug wire was removed from spark plug as described above. Once engine has stopped cranking, Touch-N-Mowstarter is de-energized.

[4]Turn safety key to LOCK AND REMOVE position (1/4 turn opposite fuel cap) and remove key. Mower or engine may now be safely serviced or stored.

SAFETY KEY

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RUN

 

LOCKED

REMOVE SPARK

PLUG WIRE

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CONTROL HANDLE

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