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Before Starting the Engine
INSPECT THE AREA WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING. THE SITE MUST BE FREE OF POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS OBSTACLES SUCH AS GLASS, LARGE STONES, STICKS, WIRE, ROPE, AND STRING-LIKE
MATERIALS. MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS IN THE AREA AROUND THE TOW-BEHIND
DR FIELD AND BRUSH MOWER.
1. Check the oil level every time you use the machine. See Figure 3 on page 15.
2. Check the gasoline level (Figure 3 on page 15).
3. Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve, which is located in the Fuel Line. See Figure 1 on page 12.
4. Make sure the Blade Control Knob is in the disengaged position (pushed down). See Figure 1 on
page 12.
NOTE: The Blade Control Knob must be DOWN, or the Engine will not start.
Starting
1. Push the Blade Control Knob down to disengage the Blades (Figure 1 on page 12).
2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever up to the CHOKE position. When starting
an already warm Engine, push the Throttle Control Lever down to the RUN position (Figure 1 on page
12).
3. Turn the Key Switch to the center position (ON), and then on to the START position (Figure 1 on
page 12) until the Engine starts, then release. The Key will snap back to the center position (ON)
and the Engine will continue to run.
4. As the Engine warms up, slowly adjust the Throttle to the Run position. Wait until the Engine runs
smoothly before each Throttle adjustment. For maximum performance, operate the Engine with
the Throttle in the RUN position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the Blades by pushing the Blade Control Knob down.
2. Move the Throttle Control Lever all the way down to the IDLE position and turn the Key to STOP.
3. Remove the Key for safety. The Key has a pressure lock that prevents it from vibrating loose during
operation. To remove the Key, push it in and then quickly and firmly pull it out. If the Key becomes
difficult to remove, apply a non-conductive lubricate into the Keyhole.
NOTE: Close the Fuel Shut-Off Valve when transporting or storing the TOW-BEHIND DR FIELD and BRUSH
MOWER.
NEVER STOP THE ENGINE BY MOVING THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER TO THE CHOKE POSITION.
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE BACKFIRE RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE.