Havener Pistol-Grip Hydro Walk-Behind Mower 36, 48 & 52 - Manual (Page 10)

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Starting The Engine:
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE IN A CONFINED SPACE
WHERE DANGEROUS CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES CAN COLLECT.
CARBON DIOXIDE IS ODORLESS, TASTELESS, AND CAN BE FATAL.
After going through the steps as discussed on pages 6-9, you are now ready
to start the engine. NOTE: THIS UNIT WAS SHIPPED WITHOUT GAS, BE
SURE TO ADD FRESH GAS AND TO DOUBLE CHECK THE OIL IN THE
ENGINE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE MOWER.
1. Make sure that the shut off valve, located at the bottom of the fuel tank is in
the “ON” position (figure 2).
2. Make sure that the traction control lever is in the neutral position (figure 3)
3. Make sure that the parking brake lever is in “OFF” position. (figure 4)
4. Make sure that the neutral lever is in position. (figure 5)
5. Make sure that the speed control lever is in the position and the blade
control lever is in the “OFF” position. NOTE: The safety interlock system will
prevent the engine from being started if the speed control is not in the
position and the blade control lever is not in the “OFF” position.
6. Slide the engine control to the position, or to “CHOKE” if the engine is
cold.
7. Turn the key clockwise to the “RUN” position.
8. Slowly pull the start cord on the engine until just past compression. STOP!
Return the start cord and then pull firmly with a smooth, steady motion to start
the engine.
9. When the engine starts to run, slowly return the engine speed control out of
“CHOKE” to the desired engine speed.
Going Forward:
CAUTION Become totally familiar with the operation and characteristics of
the mower before attempting to actually mow with it.
1. Making sure that the traction control levers are in the neutral position, push
down and hold the operator presence control lever “A” on the handle grips
with one hand (figure 6).
2. With the other hand, move the speed control lever to the desired speed. Near
position is slow and near position is for transporting the mower between
mowing areas. (figure 7) It is recommended that you start out in and
then increase your ground speed to match the mowing conditions.
3. Release the traction control lever locks by squeezing up both traction control
levers “C” only as much as needed while at the same time applying forward
pressure in the traction control lever locks “B” with your thumbs.
4. Slowly and evenly, let both traction control levers down simultaneously and the
mower will start to go forward. NOTE: If the operator lets go of both
operator presence control levers while either the blade control lever is in “ON”,
and/or the gear shift control lever is out of the neutral position the safety inter
lock system will stop the engine. To restart the mower, reset all controls to the
“OFF” position and neutral “N” positions.
NOTE: Top speed is suggested only for transport!
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 6
A
B C
Figure 5
Figure 7