3.2.3Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
3.3OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3.1Read 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.
3.3.2Starting the Engine
1.Connect the wire to the spark plug (For Honda Units: See Figure 5, For
Kawasaki Units: See Figure 7).
Figure 7
(Kawasaki Units Only)
2.Open the fuel valve (Kawasaki Units: See Figure 3, Honda Units: See Figure 4).
3.Move the 
(Choke) position. NOTE: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm.
4.For units without a Blade Brake Clutch: Hold the blade control bail to the handle.
5.Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to return slowly.
6.When the engine starts, move the throttle control to the Fast position, and set the ground speed control as desired.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat steps
3.3.3Stopping the Engine:
For units without a Blade Brake Clutch: Release the blade control bail. Both the engine and the blade should stop within 3 seconds.
For units with a Blade Brake Clutch: Release the blade control bail. The blade should stop within 3 seconds. Move the throttle to the 
(Off) position to kill the engine.
NOTE: If the blade does not stop within 3 seconds after releasing the blade control bail, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
3.3.4Using the
The lawn mower has three ground speeds. 1 is slow, 2 is medium, and 3 is fast
1.Start the engine.
2.Using the ground speed control, select the desired ground speed.
3.Squeeze the drive bail against the handle (See Figure 1).
NOTE: Do not shift speeds while squeezing the ground speed control against the handle. This can damage the transmission. Release the ground speed control before changing speeds.
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