Ensure that the engine has been prepared correctly and that the fuel tap is turned ON.
We recommend that you check the oil level before every mowing session.
COLD STARTING
1. Set the engine control to the START position.
2. Turn the fuel tap to the “ON” position. (Fig. 8)
3. Push the primer bulb 3 times.
4. Stand to the right of the mower. Hold the top handle firmly with your left hand
to hold mower stationary. Grasp the starter rope handle and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull briskly.
5. If engine fails to start and run after three pulls press primer bulb again once only.
Pull Starter rope as per point 4.
Do not pull the starter rope with a jerk or release it until fully rewound.
6. When engine has warmed up for a short time move the engine control lever to
the desired speed position for cutting.
Never run the engine indoors or in poorly ventilated areas. engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odourless and deadly gas. keep
hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts.
WARNING
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Fuel
tap
Primer
Fig. 8
ENGINE CONTROL
This is mounted at the top left side of the handle (most models). It operates the
choke, for starting, and allows you to set the governed speed of the engine while
cutting or to stop the engine.
You will not need to change the control setting constantly while mowing because
the governor holds the selected speed, even under varying cutting loads. The
positions for START, FAST, SLOW and STOP are marked.
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Fig. 6
Fig. 7
RUNNING THE ENGINE
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STARTING
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