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Figure 24
1.
Choke lever
2.
Fuel shut-off valve
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 24) is located on left front of
engine. Valve has two positions: Closed and Open. Move
lever to closed position when storing or transporting
machine. Open valve before starting engine.
Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle (Fig. 25) to start engine.
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Figure 25
1.
Recoil starter
2.
On/off switch
On/Off Switch
The on/off switch (Fig. 25) is located on rear of engine.
Move switch to On position to start engine and Off to stop
engine.
Kickstand
The kickstand (Fig. 26) is mounted to rear of machine and
is used to raise rear of machine for installation or removal
of transport wheels.
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Figure 26
1.
Kick stand
Starting and Stopping
Note: Make sure spark plug wire is installed on spark
plug.
1. Make sure traction and reel drive levers are in
Disengaged position.
Note: Engine will not start if traction lever is in the
engaged position.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve on engine (Fig. 24).
3. Move on/off switch (Fig. 25 ) to On position.
4. Move throttle control (Fig. 23) to Fast position.
5. Move choke lever (Fig. 24) to half-open position when
starting a cold engine. Choke may not be required
when starting a warm engine.
6. Pull recoil starter handle out until positive engagement
results, then pull vigorously to start engine. Open
choke as engine warms up.
Important
Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go
of starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope
may break or recoil assembly may be damaged.
7. To stop engine during operation, move traction and
reel drive controls to Disengaged position, throttle
control to Slow and on/off switch to Off.
8. Pull spark plug wire off spark plug to prevent the
possibility of accidental starting before storing
machine.
9. Close fuel shut-off valve before storing or transporting
mower in a vehicle.
