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6. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out
slowly until it pulls harder. This is the compression
stroke.
7. Let the rope rewind slowly.
8. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to
start engine. Allow rope to rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against
engine.
9. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not
start, refer to Engine Manual.)
10. After engine starts, adjust choke as needed.
Allow engine to warm and run smoothly before
operating unit.
Recoil Start (988114, 115, 118, 119, 313)
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Bring control levers to neutral.
3. Put the shift lever in neutral.
4. Move PTO switch to Off.
5. Set throttle to the proper starting position. If the
engine is cold, choke the engine.
6. Turn ignition switch to On.
7. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out
slowly until it pulls harder. This is the compression
stroke.
8. Let the rope rewind slowly.
9. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to
start engine. Allow rope to rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against
engine.
10. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not
start, refer to Engine Manual.)
11. After engine starts, adjust choke as needed.
Allow engine to warm and run smoothly before
operating unit.
Electric Start (988104)
To start the engine:
1. Lock the steering lever latches in neutral.
2. Put the shift lever in neutral.
3. Move PTO switch to Off.
4. If the engine is cold, choke the engine.
5. Move the throttle to Fast.
6. Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to
Start.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter motor more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and
damage can occur. If engine will not start, refer to
Troubleshooting or Engine Manual.
7. When the engine starts, release the key to Run
position.
8. After engine starts, adjust choke as needed.
Allow engine to warm and run smoothly before
operating unit.
Shut Off
1. Lock steering levers in neutral (988100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 110, 112) .
Bring control levers to neutral (988114, 115, 118,
119, 313).
2. Move the throttle lever to Slow.
3. Put the shift lever in neutral.
4. Turn the ignition key Off.
5. Allow engine to stop completely.
TO OPERATE UNIT
Operate the unit only in the operator’s position directly
behind the handlebars.
988100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 112
To shift unit:
1. Stop unit movement by pulling both steering
levers all the way up.
2. You can move the shift lever one of two ways:
• Continue to hold up both steering levers and use
your knee to move the shift lever to the desired
position.
• Lock both steering levers. Move the shift lever to
the desired position. Hold the steering levers up
as you unlock them.
3. Release both steering levers slowly.
To operate:
1. Start the engine (See Starting and Shut Off on
page 12).
2. Move the throttle lever to the Fast position.
3. Engage the operator presence control and move
shift lever to desired direction and speed.
4. Hold steering levers in neutral and release
steering latch levers.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. When the
engine is running and the speed control
lever is engaged, holding only one steering
lever in neutral causes the unit to circle
sharply around one drive wheel.