OPERATING THE MOWER
4. (electric start) Insert the
ignition key into the
ignition switch. Turn the
key clockwise to START
and hold it there briefly
until the engine starts.
When it does, let the key
return to the ON position.
4a. (recoilstart) Insert the key
into the ignition switch and
turn it to ON. Grasp the
handle on the pull rope
and slowly pull until
resistance is felt, then pull
it briskly. Do not allow the
rope to snap back toward
the engine.
INOTICEI
(electric start models) Holding the ignition key in the START
position for more than five seconds may damage the starter.
5. If the engine fails to stat-t, wait at least ten seconds before
trying again. If you can’t get the engine to start after multiple
tries, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 103.
6. After the engine has started,
slowly move the throttle
lever from CHOKE to a
point halfway between
SLOW and FAST while
the engine warms up.
Once the engine has warn
you should keep the
throttle in the FAST
position while mowing.
This keeps the mower
blade spinning at the
proper speed (when the
PTO is ON) and provides
the best cut quality.
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