Operation
Engine Stop Lever
Release the engine stop lever (A, Figure 14) and the engine
and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold
the engine stop lever in the Operating position (B).
Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever
several times. Make sure the cable moves easily.
B
Figure 14: Operating the engine stop lever
How to Stop the Engine
To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever. Disconnect
the wire from the spark plug to prevent the engine from
starting.
Before you start the engine, check the engine stop cable.
Make sure the engine stop cable is assembled correctly.
Before you operate the unit, replace a bent or damaged
engine stop cable.
How To Start The Engine
WARNING: The blade will rotate when the
engine runs.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
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• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
A
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
Important: Before you start the engine, operate the engine
stop lever several times. Make sure that the engine stop
cable moves freely and that the engine stop lever operates
correctly.
1. Check the oil. See "How To Prepare The Engine".
2. Fill the fuel tank. See "How To Prepare The Engine".
3. Engines with primer: For most temperature conditions,
Figure 15: Primer bulb
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Starting Engine
(if equipped) are in place and secured.
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
doors or windows are open.
firmly push the primer bulb (A, Figure 15) three times.
In cooler weather, additional priming may be needed. A
warm engine will usually not require priming. Every time
you push the primer button, wait two seconds. Note:
When starting a new engine for the first time, push the
primer bulb five times.
Note: Excessive priming can flood the carburetor with
fuel. See "The Engine Will Not Start" in the
Troubleshooting section.
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