Operator`s manual

Starting the Engine
For Mowers Equipped with Electric Start
Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for
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Release all controls on the mower.
Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position.2.
Insert the key into the ignition switch.
If starting a cold engine, place the throttle/choke control 4.
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a warm engine, place the throttle/choke control into the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After 5.
the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the RUN
position.
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position for longer than five seconds at a time.
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electric starter.
Move the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit) 6.
position.
NOTE: 
while operating the mower. Doing so will result in a “rich”
fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
For Mowers Equipped with Recoil Start
Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for
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Release all controls on the mower.
Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position.2.
Move the throttle/choke control lever fully upward to the 
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position to start a warm engine.
Grasp starter rope handle and pull slowly until rope pulls 4.
slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with
a rapid, full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. If engine fails
to start after three pulls, repeat instructions (try setting
throttle at fast setting).
Move the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit) 5.
position.
NOTE: 
while operating the mower. Doing so will result in a “rich”
fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key (if so equipped).
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and operating
If the blades are engaged, release the Blade Control.
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position for electric start models.
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent 4.
unintended starting for electric start models.
Engaging the Drive
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
Start the engine as instructed earlier in this section and 
move the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit)
position.
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ground speeds. Select a speed appropriate for the
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Slowly squeeze the Drive Control against the left b.
handle grip and the mower will move. Release it and
drive motion will stop.
To travel in REVERSE:
Check that the area behind is clear.a.
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Slowly squeeze the Drive Control against the left c.
handle grip and the mower will move. Release it and
drive motion will stop.
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direction of travel when the mower is in motion.
Always release the drive control and bring the
mower to a complete stop before repositioning the
gear shift lever from a forward gear into Reverse.
Failure to do so may result in serious damage to your
transmission
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without first releasing the Blade Control. If leaving
the mower unattended, also turn the engine off and
remove the ignition key (if so equipped).
Operation
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