Cub Cadet ST35 - Manual (Page 16)

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OPERATION
e. Put the unit on the ground:
It must rest securely on the engine support and
deflector. Check that the cutting tool is not
touching the ground or any other obstacles.
f. Make sure you have a firm footing:
Hold the unit with your left hand and press it
down firmly. Do not stand or kneel on the drive
shaft.
g. Pull the starter grip:
When pulling the starting rope (Ref. 6), use short
pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of the rope length.
Do not let the starter grip snap back - guide it
slowly into the housing so that the starter rope
can rewind properly.
h. Grasp the trigger immediately after the engine is
started. This releases the lock button and
automatically sets the engine to idle.
2. When the Engine is Warm.
Restarting the engine after it has been stopped.
a. Slide the ignition switch to the “START” position.
b. Push the priming pump several times.
c. Set the choke lever to the “FULL OPEN”
position.
d. Pull the starter grip.
NOTE:
If the engine does not start after four pulls, use
the cold start procedure.
3. If the Engine Doesn't Start.
a. If you did not move the choke lever to the “FULL
OPEN” position quickly enough after the engine
began to fire, the combustion chamber has
flooded.
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b. Remove the spark plug wire (Ref. 7).
c. Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
d. Set the ignition switch to “STOP”.
e. Open the throttle fully .
f. Pull the starter rope several times to clear the
combustion chamber .
g. Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug
wire.
h. Set the ignition switch to “START”.
i. Set the choke lever to “FULL OPEN”.
j. Now start the engine.