OPERATING YOUR MACHINE TO STOP THE ENGINE 4. Operate blade control lever (5) and lower the blade to the ground, then lock safety lock (6). If the engine is abruptly stopped before it has cooled down, engine life may be greatly short- ened. Consequently, do not ab- ruptly stop the engine apart from an emergency. In particular, if the engine has ,Free 3 overheated, do not abruptly stop it but run it at medium speed to allow it to cool gradually, then 1. Run the engine at low idling speed for about 5 minutes to allow it to gradually cool down. stop it. A Stop the machine in a safe place on firm level ground. If the machine has to be stopped on a slope, put blocks under the wheels.
In addition, dig the blade into the ground to in- 2. Return starting switch (I) to the OFF position and remove the key. OFF crease safety. - 58 - w-03103