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An apparatus for starting an engine comprises a frame and an internal combustion engine operatively mounted to the frame. A control member is operatively connected to the frame, wherein the control member has an activated position and a deactivated position. The control member adapted to complete an

An apparatus for starting an engine comprises a frame and an internal combustion engine operatively mounted to the frame. A control member is operatively connected to the frame, wherein the control member has an activated position and a deactivated position. The control member adapted to complete an engine circuit when in the activated position. An energy storage medium is operatively associated with the engine such that release of energy stored in the energy storage medium turns the engine and facilitates its starting. A starting assembly is utilized to release the stored energy in the energy storage medium. As such, an operator must utilize two separate and distinct actions, activating the control member and activating the starting assembly, to restart the internal combustion engine.

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1. A lawn care apparatus, comprising:a frame;an internal combustion engine operatively mounted to said frame;a handle operatively mounted to said frame;a bail operatively connected to said handle, said bail having an activated position and a deactivated position, wherein said bail is adapted to comp

1. A lawn care apparatus, comprising:a frame;an internal combustion engine operatively mounted to said frame;a handle operatively mounted to said frame;a bail operatively connected to said handle, said bail having an activated position and a deactivated position, wherein said bail is adapted to complete an engine circuit when in said activated position;an energy storage medium operatively associated with said engine such that release of energy stored in the energy storage medium turns said engine and facilitates its starting;a starting assembly for releasing said stored energy in said energy storage medium, wherein said starting assembly further comprises:a cable operatively associated with said frame, said cable having a first end and a second end, said second end of said cable being connected to said energy storage medium, wherein stored energy is adapted to be released when a predetermined amount of force places tension on said cable;a U-shaped rod having a first end and a second end, said second end attaching said bail, to said handle;a bracket attached to said first end of said rod, said bracket extending upwardly and outwardly from said first end, said bracket having a receiving means, said first end of said cable connected to said bracket, said stem adapted to engage said receiving means; anda button having a stem extending therefrom, said stem engaging said bracket. 2. The lawn care apparatus of claim 1, wherein said lawn care apparatus is a lawn mower. 3. A lawn care apparatus, comprising:a frame;an internal combustion engine operatively mounted to said frame;a handle operatively mounted to said frame;a bail operatively connected to said handle, said bail having an activated position and a deactivated position, wherein said bail is adapted to complete an engine circuit when in said activated position;an energy storage medium operatively associated with said engine such that release of energy stored in the energy storage medium turns said engine and facilitates its starting;a starting assembly for releasing said stored energy in said energy storage medium, wherein said starting assembly further comprises:a cable operatively associated with said frame, said cable having a first end and a second end, said second end of said cable being connected to said energy storage medium, wherein stored energy is adapted to be released when a predetermined amount of force places tension on said cable;a U-shaped bracket having said first end of said cable attached thereto, said U-shaped bracket having a first end and a second end extending therefrom, each of said legs having at least one hole defined therein for receiving said bail;a first spring for biasing said U-shaped bracket in a substantially upright position;a second bracket fixedly attached to said bail, said bracket having a top and a bottom, said top and said bottom having an aperture defined therein;a button operatively connected to said second bracket, said button having a stem attached thereto, said apertures receiving said stem, said stem adapted to be positioned in an interfering relationship with said U-shaped bracket when said button is depressed; and,a second spring disposed between said top and bottom of said second bracket, said second spring biasing said button and said stem in a substantially upright position, said stem disposed within said second spring. 4. The lawn care apparatus of claim 3 wherein said lawn care apparatus is a lawn mower.