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Important
Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go
of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope
may break or recoil assembly may be damaged.
Stopping
1. Squeeze the drive levers to the Neutral position and set
the neutral locks.
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the
ignition key Off.
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 10).
Figure 10
1. Throttle lever
Important
Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed
before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage
may occur. Before storing machine, pull wire off spark
plug(s) to prevent possibility of accidental starting.
Operating Neutral Locks
Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Set the parking brake if it is left unattended.
Setting the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to neutral position
(Fig. 11).
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the neutral locks and
rotate them back (Fig. 11).
Releasing the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to the grip slightly
(Fig. 11).
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2. Ignition key
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2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the neutral locks and
rotate them forward until in the forward slot (Fig. 11).
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Figure 11
1. Handle
2. Neutral lock
3. Neutral position
4. Drive lever
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended. Before each use, check brake for
proper operation.
If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment
is required. Refer to Servicing the Brake on page
Caution
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the brake handle rearward (Fig. 11).
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake handle forward (Fig. 11).
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5. Full speed forward
6. Reverse position
7. Grip
8. Forward slot
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