Sabo 108-17 HS manual Idling Engine, Stopping the Engine

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OPERATING

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If engine is cold: Move throttle/choke lever (A) up to the choke position.

If engine is warm: Move throttle lever to the half- speed position.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:

Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.

C

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6.Turn key to start position (B) for no more than five seconds.

7.Release key to run position (C) when engine starts.

If engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.

Turn key to start position again for no longer than 5 seconds.

Repeat procedure if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and poor performance.

8.Let engine run at half-speed position for a couple of minutes to warm-up before operating machine.

Idling Engine

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and poor performance.

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Engine is air cooled and needs a large volume of air to keep cool. Keep air intake screen (A) on top of engine clean.

Stopping the Engine

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Picture Note: Model with mechanical PTO used for photo purposes.

1.Move throttle lever (A) to slow position and let engine run at low throttle a few seconds.

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Contents Sabo 108-17 HS Thank You for Purchasing a Sabo Product Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction Machine UseRecord Identification Numbers Product IdentificationSabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS Table of Contents Avoid Injury SafetyPictorial Safety Signs Avoid Injury Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever SafelyAvoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and AcidsAvoid Injury From Getting Caught In Belt Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and BeltsOperating Safely CE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelChecking Mowing Area Parking Safely Rotating Blades are DangerousAvoid Tipping Keep Riders Off Towing Loads SafelyWear Appropriate Clothing Practice Safe MaintenancePrevent Fires Handling Fuel Safely Tire SafetyFuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Daily Operating ChecklistOperating Operator Station ControlsMiscellaneous Accessories Miscellaneous ControlsAdjusting Mower Deck Wheels Adjusting SeatAdjusting Cutting Height Mower Setting Approximate Cutting HeightChecking Mower Level 38 mm 1.5-In 51 mm 2-In 64 mm 2.5-In 76 mm 3-In. and aboveAdjusting Mower Level Testing Safety Systems Testing Park Brake SwitchTesting PTO Switch Testing Park BrakeTesting Seat Switch Testing Reverse Implement Option RIO Picture Note Machine with mechanical PTO shownUsing the Service Reminder Using the Park BrakeUsing the Fuel Gauge Starting the EngineIdling Engine Stopping the EngineEngine On Using Travel Controls on Automatic TransmissionUsing Headlights Travel in ReverseUsing Cruise Control Using The Reverse Implement Option RIOEmergency Stopping Using Mower Lift Lever Pushing MachineUnplugging Mower or Optional Bagger Transporting Machine on TrailerUsing Storage Accessory Using Mulch CoverUsing CargO Mount System Using WeightsUsing Tire Chains Mowing TipsParts Replacement PartsPart Numbers Servicing Your Machine Service IntervalsIntervals After Storage Service Lubrication MX10512 Engine Oil Service EngineAvoid Fumes Checking Engine Oil LevelChanging Engine Oil and Filter Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine FinsChecking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements Picture Note Right side of engineLoosen knob a to remove air cleaner cover B Checking Spark PlugAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Fuel FilterService Transmission Checking TransmissionService Mower Removing MowerInstalling Mower Replacing Mower Drive Belt 107 cm 42 in. Deck Adjusting Spindle Brakes 107 cm 42 in. Deck Adjusting Mower Belt Tension 107 cm 42 in. DeckChecking for Bent Mower Blades Installing Mower Blades Servicing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Balancing BladesCleaning Battery and Terminals Service ElectricalService the Battery Safely Removing and Installing the BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryReplacing Fuse Removing and Installing Hood Service MiscellaneousFilling Fuel Tank Cleaning Cleaning and Repairing Plastic SurfacesCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratchUsing Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting Tractor ElectricalMower Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing SafetyStorage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageStorage Adjust Mower Level AssemblyCharge and Connect Battery Check Machine Safety SystemSpecifications Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device Mower Deck 107 cm 42Recommended Lubricants Sound MeasurementsDeclaration of Conformity Sabo 108-17 HS Lawn TractorIndex Belt, 107 cm 42 in. Deck, Replacing Mower DriveSpindles, Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Bearings Page Page Right Tools Prompt Service Service StatementSabo Parts Well-Trained Technicians Service Record Record Service Dates