STARTING AND STOPPING

Touch-N-Mow)Starting System: If these instructions are not followed, traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

WARNING

•ALWAYS disconnect spark plug, de-energize starter, lock and remove safety key BEFORE performing ANY service to the engine or mower. (See section To De-EnergizeTouch-N-Mow)Starter)

•DO NOT attempt any maintenance or repairs to the Touch-N-Mowstarter.

•NEVER assume starter is de-energized, even if key is in LOCK AND REMOVE position and/or removed from engine.

•BEFORE removing grass or other debris from under mower deck; BEFORE changing oil, air filter or spark plug; BEFORE removing blade for servicing; BEFORE performing any other service to engine or mower; BEFORE transporting mower –

ALWAYS DE-ENERGIZE TOUCH-N-MOWSTARTER.

•ALWAYS lock and remove safety key and store in safe place until next use. The safety key is designed and intended to be removed from engine when not in use. Removing key will prevent unsupervised or unexpected starting of mower by children or unsuspecting adults. The safety key must be in locked position before it can be removed.

To Start Engine First Time

 

OR when the Touch-N-Mow)starter is De-Energized

(See section To De-Energize Touch-N-Mow)Starter)

The Touch-N-Mowstarting system is shipped in a de-energized state. To energize this starting system, you must first start the engine using the rewind (manual) starter. The Touch-N-Mowstarter will not be energized until a complete startup and shutdown procedure have been completed.

BEFORE STARTING

♦Place lawn mower on level surface outdoors.

♦Add fuel.

♦Add and check oil. Ensure oil level is FULL.

♦Push spark plug wire firmly on to spark plug.

♦Open fuel shut off valve. (IF EQUIPPED)

[1]Install safety key in locked position. Be sure to read and retain helpful starting tips enclosed with packag- ing of the safety key.

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

[3]Press engine primer bulb 3 times.

WARNING: A typical equipment control configuration is shown. (See equipment manufacturer’s owner/oper- ating manual for specific instructions on equipment control configuration and operation.)

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

WARNING: [5] Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until

resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback.

SAFETY KEY

PRIMER BULB

STARTER TOP VIEW

RUN

LOCKED

SPARK PLUG

AND WIRE

Note: If engine does not start on second pull, press engine primer bulb 3 times again and repeat steps 4 and 5.

The Touch-N-Mowstarting system is not energized yet. To energize the Touch-N-Mowstarting system, see section To Stop Engine / Energize Touch-N-Mow)

System.

TYPICAL EQUIPMENT

CONTROL HANDLE

TOUCH-N-MOW

REWIND (MANUAL)

STARTER ROPE

STARTER BUTTON

 

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