
In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information.
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Starting & Stopping
Choke operation/engine warm-up
This engine is a low emissions engine which operates differ-
ently from previously built engines. It is designed for
maximum performance and life if operated with the choke
fully open (in RUN) and throttle fully open (in FAST). To open
the choke fully requires an engine warm-up period of several
seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.
After starting engine, first open the choke (toward RUN) until
the engine just begins to run smoothly. Then open the choke in
small steps, allowing the engine to accept small changes in
speed and load, until the choke is fully open (in RUN).
During engine warm-up, the equipment can be operated.
To obtain best starting results
Store and fuel lawn mower in level position.
Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously cut grass.
Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Starting fluid is
flammable. Severe engine damage or fire may occur.
A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.
Starting in cold weather:
Use the correct oil for the starting temperature expected.
De-clutch all possible external loads.
Set speed control at part throttle position.
A warm battery has more starting capacity than a cold battery.
Do not use gasoline left over from summer. Use fresh winter
grade gasoline which has higher volatility to improve starting.
Before starting engine
If engine runs low on oil, an oil pressure switch (if engine is
equipped) will either activate a warning device or stop the
engine. (Read the operating instructions supplied by the
equipment manufacturer to determine which way your engine is
equipped.) See oil pressure on page 6 for oil filling instructions.
Open fuel shut-off valve, if engine is equipped.
Move choke control to CHOKE or START position.
Note: Choke must fully close. If engine does not start, see
control adjustments on page 5.
Move throttle control to RUN or FAST position.
Typical choke control
Typical throttle control
PULL OUT TO CHOKE
Start engine
Always keep hands and feet clear of mower blade or
other rotating machinery.
Rewind starter, if equipped
Grasp rope handle as illustrated and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback and start engine. Re-
peat if necessary with choke off and throttle control in FAST
position. Operate engine in FAST position.
Rope starter, if equipped
Wind starter rope around pulley in direction shown by
arrow. Pull rope handle slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull with a quick full arm stroke to prevent kickback.
Repeat if necessary with choke off and throttle control in FAST
position. Operate engine in FAST position.
When using rope starter to crank engine, use caution
so knotted end of rope does not strike persons
standing nearby.
Rewind starter Rope starter
Electric starter, if equipped
Turn key to START or press button. Repeat if necessary with
throttle control in FAST position. Operate engine in FAST
position.
Note: If equipment manufacturer has supplied battery, charge it
before trying to start engine, as equipment manufacturer recom-
mends. Use short starting cycles (15 secs. per min.) to prolong
starter life. Extended cranking can damage starter motor.
Typical starter switches
PRESS
BUTTON
Stop engine
Do not move choke control to CHOKE position to stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur. Move throttle control
to SLOW position, then to STOP, or turn key to OFF, if
equipped. Always remove key from switch when equipment is
not in use or left unattended.
Close fuel shut-off valve, when transporting engine, to
prevent fuel leakage.
Typical stop switches
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