Starting & Operation Starting Engine

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.3STARTING & OPERATION

2.3.1.STARTING ENGINE

1.Take a comfortable position in seat of machine, look around to make sure that the area you are going to mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of any stationary obstacles!

NOTE: The interlock system will prevent the engine from starting if the blade switch is in the "ON" (up) position or if the clutch/brake pedal is not fully depressed. If the interlock system ever fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor until the interlock has been repaired.

2.Push blade switch down to the "OFF" position. See

Figure 2.4.	PUSH BLADE SWITCH “DOWN” TO
	PUSH BLADE SWITCH “DOWN” TO
	START MACHINE
	BLADE
	SWITCH

OFF

FIGURE 2.4

3.Depress the clutch/brake pedal fully. See Figure 2.5.

4.Move speed control lever to neutral.

NOTE: The seat interlock will shut off the engine if the operator gets off the seat without setting the parking brake or if the blades are running. If the interlock ever fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor until the interlock has been repaired.

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

PARK

BRAKE

LEVER

DOWN

PUSH PEDAL ALL THE

WAY DOWN TO START

ENGINE

5.Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine speed control to "CHOKE" position. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a separate choke control, located on the dash of the tractor. Pull the control “OUT” to choke position to start a cold engine. Little or no choking will be needed when restarting a warm engine. Insert key in switch. Turn key to "START" position to crank engine and hold until engine starts, then release key to “RUN” position. See Figure 2.6.

NOTE: DO NOT crank engine for more than five seconds at a time. This will help prevent the starter from overheating and/or running down the battery. If cranking time is more than five seconds, locate and correct cause of starting problem.

6.After engine starts, release key, move the engine speed control to "FAST" position and allow engine to warm up before proceeding. See Figure 2.6.

CHOKE LIGHT

POSITION SWITCH

FAST

SLOW

ENGINE

SPEEDKEY CONTROL

FIGURE 2.6

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Set parking brake. Remove key.

FIGURE 2.5

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