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Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to
engine manual for help with the engine.
Honda Engine:
Move the choke lever all the way backward into the choke 2.
position.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control 3.
against upper handle. The choke will now begin to slowly
return to the off choke position after activating the blade
control. Therefore, quickly move onto step four below.
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous,
starter handle let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.
Briggs & Stratton Engine:
Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle. See Fig. 5-2.
Recoil Start:2.
grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid,
grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.
Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time
slowly.
Electric Start (If Equipped): Turn ignition key to the right
to start the engine. Release the key after the engine starts.
Stopping Engine
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop completely
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the grass catcher.
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