Gardener's Choice GSC400 Manual - page 9
Gardener’s Choice Premium Cut User Guide
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Starting the engine.
WARNING! Keep hands, feet, and clothing well away from moving parts,
the exhaust, and the engine cowling. Refer to ‘Tips on mower safety’ on
pages 4 and 5 for more information.
1. Makesurethatyourmowerisonasafe,flatarea(apavedareaorpathisideal–
avoid thick wet grass and gravel surfaces) to make starting safe.
2. Move the throttle control lever located on the handle to the ‘Cold Start’ position.
3. Slidethe‘Red’petroltaplevertotheleft‘On’position.
4. Firmly hold the top handle with one hand, and then with your other hand pull the
cord slowly until you feel resistance. Then pull vigorously.
5. When the engine has been running for at least 15 seconds (more time on cold days)
adjustthethrottlecontrollevertothe‘Run’position.
6. To re-start a hot engine, move the throttle control lever to the ‘Hot Start’ position
and then refer to ‘Point 4’ above.
7. To turn off your mower, slide the throttle control lever down to the ‘Stop’ position.
Afterithasstopped,slidethe‘Red’petroltaplevertotheright‘Off’position.