How to Start an IC Lawnmower

Push Mower

• 1

  Locate the fuel valve next to the carburetor and turn it to the "On" position.

• 2

  Move the throttle lever located on the handle to the "Choke" position. In some cases, the lever is on the mower's motor.

• 3

  Pull on the flywheel clutch lever to enable the mower for starting. If your mower has a self-propelled system, turn it off. Otherwise, the mower will lurch forward when you attempt to start the engine.

• 4

  Pull on the pull starter cord until the engine starts.

• 5

  Place the choke onto "Fast" or "Slow" after two or three minutes warm up time. In some cases, the choke will turn off on its own.

Riding Mower

• 6

  Position yourself in the seat. The mower will not start unless you are in the seat. It has a safety switch mounted under the seat.

• 7

  Set the parking brake to prevent the mower form moving when you start it.

• 8

  Place the engine throttle control to "Choke," lift the PTO lever to its highest position and then place the gear selector in "neutral."

• 9

  Turn the ignition key to the "On" position to start the engine.

• 10

  Position the throttle control to "Slow" for one minute to warm up the engine. After one minute, you can change to "Fast" and begin to mow.