3. Place your foot on the “STEP” of the mower hous-
ing.
4. Pull the starter rope lightly until you feel compres-
sion,
then
pull
briskly.
NOTE:
Do not allow the rope to snap back; return it by hand.
5. After the engine warms up, move the throttle lever
to “HI”. Squeeze the ROTO-STOP to start the
blade.
SDA and SDAW TYPES: Engage the drive clutch/
ROTO-STOP. Mower will move forward.
NOTE:
The throttle lever may be moved anywhere between
“HI” and “LO” to adjust engine speed during opera-
tion.
However the engine may stall if the lever is at “IDLE” ’
when the ROTO-STOP is engaged. *