Operation
Located on the left side of the engine as shown in Figure 11.
The lever is used to control engine speed. Moving the throttle to the full forward (Choke) position will place the lever in the choke position. The choke aids in starting a cold engine. Moving the throttle control forward will increase engine speed and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed.
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Note: Some units will not have the choke position.
Choke Control (EC21HNBBC, EC21HNBBCX)
Located on the front left side of the engine as shown in Figure 10.
The choke aids in starting a cold engine. Pulling outward will place the control in the choke position. Pushing the control inward shuts off the choke.
Figure 5
Clear plastic cover removed for clarity
1.Engine stop switch
2.Press “STOP” to kill engine
3.Press “I” before starting engine
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut off valve is located between the carburetor and the fuel tank. The fuel shut off valve shuts off the flow of fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days, when parking inside a building, and during transport to and from the job.
Blade Control Lock Lever (Blade
Brake Clutch Units Only)
The blade control lock lever is located on the right side of the handle next to the Blade Control Bail as shown in Figure 4.
Moving the blade control lock lever into the full forward position releases the blade control bail. Squeezing the blade control bail against the handle engages the blade. Releasing the blade control bail automatically disengages the blade. The blade control lock lever will reset to lock the blade control bail.
1. Fuel valve
Engine Stop Switch
Located on the left side of the engine in front of the fuel tank as shown in Figure 5. The engine stop switch is used on EC21HNBBC, EC21HNBBCX, and EC21KABBC (see Figure 10 and Figure 11 ).
Press the switch to “STOP” to kill the engine. Press “” before starting the engine.
Figure 6
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