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Note: Do not hold the ignition key in the Start
position for longer than 5 seconds to prevent
burning out the starter motor.
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Figure 17
• Recoil-start Handle:
1. Turn the ignition key to the Run position
(Figure 17).
2. Pull the recoil handle slowly to the rear until you
feel resistance, then pull sharply. Allow the rope
to return to the engine slowly.
Using the Self-propel Drive
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands gripping the upper handle and your elbows at
your sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace
with you (
Figure 18).
Note: You can self-propel the machine with the blades
engaged or disengaged.
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Figure 18
Note: Use the traction-assist handle in situations
when you need more control than you have with the
self-propel drive alone.
Stopping the Engine
Standard Model
Press the toggle switch (Figure 19) to the Stop position,
and wait for the engine to stop.
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Figure 19
Electric-start Model
1. Turn the key to the Off position (Figure 20).
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Figure 20
2. When the engine stops, remove the ignition key and
take it with you when you leave the machine.
Engaging the Blade
When you start your engine, the blades do not turn. You
must engage the blades to mow.
1. Pull the blade-control-bar lock back to the
blade-control bar, and the blade-control bar back to
the handle (Figure 21).
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