6. OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
FUEL VALVE
Start the engine outdoors. If you run
the engine in an area that is confined,
or even partially enclosed, the air can
become contaminated with a
dangerous amount of exhaust gas.
/m Exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas. Breathing
exhaust can cause loss of conscious-
ness and may lead to death. To keep
exhaust gas from building up, provide
adequate ventilation.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON
position.
2.
FOR STARTING A COLD ENGINE:
Move the throttle lever to the
START (CHOKE)
position. FOR RESTARTING A WARM
ENGINE: Move the throttle lever to
the HI position.
3. Push the flywheel brake lever
forward and hold it against the
handlebar.
NOTE: HRM21SVA ONLY -
Release the drive clutch lever before
starting .the engine. If the drive
clutch lever is held forward while
starting, the mower will move
forward before you are ready to
guide it.
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THROTTLE
LEVER
FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER