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Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower
the parking brake lock to the released position.
2. Gradually release the upper control bar
(Figure 15).
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on
spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking
brake and turn ignition key to run.
3. Move the throttle control to the choke position
before starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not
require any choking. To start a warm engine,
move throttle control to the fast position.
4. Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out
until positive engagement results; then pull
handle vigorously to start engine and allow
rope to recoil slowly.
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 the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to theslow position
(Figure 16).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before
turning the ignition key to off.
3. Turn the ignition key to off (Figure 16).
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