STARTING - PRIMING
Briggs and Stratton Engines
1.
Advance throttle to FAST or RUN as illustrated in
Throttle Control
section.
2.
Push primer bulb
(K)
firmly five times
3.
Following instructions in the
Use - starting and
stopping
section.
4.
If engine fails to start after three pulls of the pull cord,
push primer bulb three times and repeat step 3.
Tecumseh Engines
1.
Move throttle control to FAST or RUN position
2.
Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push. In cold weather (55
o
F/13
o
C or
below) push primer five times.
3.
Following instructions in the
Use - starting and
stopping
section.
• DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART WARM
ENGINE.
Starting engine thereafter
1.
Move throttle control (if fitted) to RUN or FAST
position and push primer bulb firmly three times
before starting engine. (if engine stopped because it
ran out of fuel, refuel engine - push primer bulb three
times.
Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine. However, cool weather may require priming
to be repeated.
Please Note:-
When starting the engine for the first time, fill with oil and petrol as described above in the
Oil and Petrol
section.
P
USH
Please Note :
Your upper handles may look different from those shown but the procedure remains
the same
STARTING AND STOPPING
USE
1.
Connect the spark plug lead.
2.
If fitted move the throttle control to the FAST
position.
3.
Pull the OPC to the handle
(L1)
, this releases the
brake.
4.
Pull the recoil starter fully towards you until you feel
the full resistance, return the handle slowly then pull
the handle firmly towards you to its full extent
(L2)
.
5.
After the engine has started, allow to run for 30
seconds before commencing to use.
To stop your lawnmower -
release the OPC lever
P
OWERDRIVE
D
UAL
S
PEED
1.
Follow the above procedure for
Push
lawnmowers
2.
Forward drive is engaged and disengaged with the
Powerdrive lever at the top of the handle
(M1)
.
3.
Releasing the Powerdrive Lever stops the
forward drive automatically.
To stop your lawnmower -
release the Powerdrive
lever, then the OPC lever.
(M2)
Before starting the engine for the first time, ensure free
movement of the rear wheels by moving the machine
backwards and forwards without operating the powerdrive
lever
(N1)
. Whilst moving backwards and forwards
operate the gear change lever
(N2)
from low to high
speed, if the rear wheels lock, the cable will require
adjusting. Adjusting is achieved by turning the adjuster
(N3)
left or right until the machine can be pulled
backwards without the wheels locking.
Key Start Only -
During mowing, your engine will recharge the battery
The Powerdrive may be engaged by following steps 2-3 in the Powerdrive section.
K
EY
S
TART
Please note:-
Your lawnmower can be started manually by following steps 1-5 in the PUSH section
1.
Follow steps 1-3 for the Push lawnmower.
2.
Turn the key and hold until the engine starts
(O1
and O2)
. The key will return to the original
position when released.
3.
If the engine fails to start when you turn the key
your battery may need charging.
To stop your lawnmower -
release the powerdrive
lever, then the OPC lever.
T
HROTTLE
C
ONTROL
-
IF FITTED
(P)
1.
represents the FAST (run) position.
2.
represents the SLOW (idle) position.
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