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OPERATION
Normal shutdown
Throttle
Set the throttle to SLOW/DISENGAGE.
If the engine has been running full out, let it run
easily for about 30 seconds to one minute at low
speed.
DO NOT let front of unit touch ground until you are
sure cutting wheel has stopped turning.
Engine switch
Wait at least 20 seconds, until the blade has
stopped.
Set the toggle switch to OFF.
Make sure that the blade is resting against the
ground and has stopped completely before doing
anything.
Brake
Activate the brake by pulling the lever backwards.
Fuel valve
Close the fuel valve. Turn the lever all the way to
the left (see illustration).
Shutdown in emergency situations
Release the dead man’s grip.
W ait until the blade stop s.
Make sure that the blade is resting against the
ground and has stopped completely before doing
anything. 8011-186
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