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Operation
Starting and Operation (Continued)
Engine (Electric Start) (Continued)
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 3317523BVE and C3317523BVE, the engine is
equipped with a fuel shut-off solenoid. If the battery is
dead, the engine can be started with the recoil back-up
starter if the engine speed control is in the choke
position (HOT engine or COLD engine).
Engine (Manual Start)
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.
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.
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.
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 warm-up until the engine runs smooth.
Operation (Continued)
WARNING
It is possible to start the engine with the transmission
shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions
carefully.
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Figure 8: Setting the park brake
A
B
Figure 9: Key
A