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2.3  STARTING & OPERATION 

2.3.1.  ENGINE (ELECTRIC START) (Continued) 
8.  Should the battery be too weak to start the engine, 
Refer to Section “ENGINE (MANUAL START)” to 
manually start the electric start engines.  
 
2.3.2.  ENGINE (MANUAL START) 
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to 
“RUN”, and the recoil handle is pulled, the engine 
will turn over, but will not start unless the 
Clutch/Brake Pedal is pressed all the way down with 
Parking Brake engaged (See Figure 2.8) and the 
Blade Lever is in the “Off” position (See Figure 2.4). 
Start engine as follows: 
1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral 
position. DO NOT start engine with transmission shift 
lever in a drive position. 
 

2. Make certain the Blade Lever is in the “Off” 
position. See Figure 2.4. 
3.  Press Clutch/Brake Pedal all the way down, lift 
Parking Brake Lever and release the Clutch/Brake 
Pedal to set Parking Brake. See Figure 2.8. 

 

 

 

4. 

Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning 

counterclockwise. NOTE: Failure to open vent on 
the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

5.  Move engine speed control to the choke position 
to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.7. 
6.  Turn key to “RUN” position. See Figure 2.9. 

 

 

 

7.  Pull starter rope with a smooth, even motion until 
engine starts. Always guide the starter rope back 
into the recoil housing. DO NOT allow rope to snap 
back. After Engine starts, move engine speed 
control to the “FAST” position. 
8.  Allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.