SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES

Stopping the Engine (13 HP Honda Engine)

WARNING

NEVER stop the engine while the blade is in the cut, except for extreme emergencies. A sudden stoppage of the engine at high speed while in a cut could damage the blade and/or saw, and may cause injury to the user or other in the operating area.

1.Place the forward/reverse speed lever in the NEUTRAL position (Self propelled models only).

Figure 29. Speed Lever

(Neutral Position)

Emergency Stop Procedure

1.Turn the console engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 31) to the OFF position.

2.Place the engine throttle lever (Figure 30) in the SLOW position, and listen for the engine speed to decrease.

Figure 30.Throttle Lever

3.Turn the console engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 31) to the OFF position.

Figure 31. Engine ON/Off Switch (Off Position)

4.Place the fuel valve lever (Figure 32) to the OFF position.

Figure 32. FuelValve Lever (Off Position)

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