Operation (Continued)
Starting and Operation (Continued)
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8.Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, refer to the Section entitled “Engine (Manual Start)” to manually start the electric start engines.
9.On Model 3314522BVE, the engine is equipped with a fuel
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Operation
IMPORTANT: When the key is turned to “ON”, and the recoil handle is pulled, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the Clutch/Brake Pedal is pressed all the way down with the Park Brake engaged, and the Blade Lever is in the “Off” position.
Start the engine as follows:
1.Open the vent (B, Figure 2) on the fuel filler cap (A) by turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT: Failure to open the vent on the fuel filler cap can cause the engine to stall.
2.Move the transmission shift lever to the (N) Neutral position. Refer to the section entitled “Wheel Drive”.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start the engine with the transmission shift lever in a drive position.
Figure 8: Setting the park brake
5.Move the engine speed control (A, Figure 6) to the choke position (B) to start a cold engine.
6.Turn the key (A, Figure 9) to the “ON” position.
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It is possible to start the engine with the transmission shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions carefully.
3.Make certain the Blade Lever (A, Figure 4) is in the “OFF” position.
4.Press the Clutch/Brake Pedal (A, Figure 8) all the way down, move the park brake latch (B) over, and release the clutch/brake pedal to set the park brake.
Figure 9: Key
7.Pull the starter rope, located on the engine recoil, with a smooth, even motion until the engine starts.
NOTE: Always guide the starter rope back into the recoil housing. Never allow rope to snap back.
After the engine starts, move the engine speed control to the “FAST” position.
8. Allow a brief
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