Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Pull Starting a Riding Mower

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joey
08-25-06, 10:28 AM
I have a murray riding mower. Are there any tricks I need to know about when trying to pull start a riding mower when the electric start won't work?

cheese
08-25-06, 10:23 PM
Meaning to pull the pull rope to start it?? No, just set the brake, be sure blades are off and tranny in neutral and start it.
joey
08-26-06, 06:30 AM
thanks - it does have the safety feature that the engine turns off if you get out of the seat. Does that mean someone needs to be sitting in the seat when pulling the rope?

Azis
08-26-06, 09:50 AM
If the conditions that cheese mentioned are met, there should not be a need for anyone in the seat for it to run. Only when the brake is released, the tranny in gear and or the blades engaged should an operator need to be in the seat.