•If fuel is spilled, DO NOT attempt to start the engine. Move away from the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
4.3OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.3.1Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and maintenance regarding the engine.
Before attempting to operate the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all safety, operating, and preparation guidelines as stated in that section.
4.3.2Starting Engine
Position mower on a level surface. Disengage blade drive and place transmission in neutral.
Open fuel
NOTE: Always engage the left and right neutral lock/park brake latches in the “park brake” position when starting the engine (See Section 4.1.3).
•DO NOT operate the engine in a confined area where exhaust fumes can collect. Carbon monoxide present in the exhaust is an odorless and deadly gas. Provide proper ventilation.
With a cold engine (Kawasaki, Kohler, and B&S 10.5 hp) place the throttle in the full "choke" position. With a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the "slow" and "fast" position.
NOTE: Kawasaki engines generally need to be "choked" even when warm.
Pull recoil rope to start engine. After engine starts, move throttle control out of the choke position.
For the B&S 8.5 hp (cold engine) place throttle in full forward position and move the choke control, on the left side of engine, fully to engaged position. Pull the recoil rope to start the engine. After engine starts, move choke control to the disengaged position.
When engine is warm do not engage the choke control.
4.3.3Stopping Engine:
Disengage blade drive, shift transmission to neutral and lock the drive levers in “park brake” position. Move throttle to "slow" position.
Allow engine to idle for 30 seconds to allow cool down then:
Move throttle to full rear position to stop the engine.
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