NOTE: The rider has an interlock safety starting system and the engine will not start unless the mower clutch control is in the full disengaged position and the gear selector lever is in neutral.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Keep hands and feet clear of blade and all moving parts to avoid injury.
After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle control lever to "FAST" position. Do not use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when starting the engine.
Pedal
Observe the following procedure to start theengine:
The combination
shifting gears and to actuate the brake to stop therider.
1. Place the
Be sure the spark plug wire is properly attachedto the spark plug.
To shift gears while the rider is in motion, pedal should be depressed approximately 1/2 the travel distance.
Make certain mower clutch lever is in the"DISENGAGED"
position as shown.To disengage the clutch, and apply the brake, press the pedal all the way down.
Be sure gear selector lever is in "NEUTRAL".
5. Move the throttle control to choke position.
Electric Starting: Turn ignition key clockwise to the start position and release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not operate the starter more than 30 seconds at anyone time. If engine does not start within this time, turn the key off and wait a few minutes, then try again.
After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle control lever to the "FAST" position. Do not use the choke to enrich fuel mixture, except when necessaryto start the engine.
Manual Starting (Riding mowers without electric starting:) If so equipped, turn ignition key clock- wise to the "ON" position. Give a quick steady pull on the recoil starter handle to start the engine. Do not jerk or pull it out to the very end in a I:ough manner. Always pull the handle so the rope is in a straight line through the guide. Maintain your hold on the handle and allow the cord to return slowly. Releasing the handle when the cable is extended will shorten the life of the starter.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Electric and Manual Starting (Equipped with Ignition Key): Depress the
lever to "NEUTRAL" and the mower clutch
control lever to the "DISENGAGE" position.
Move the throttle control lever to the "SLOW" position and allow the engine to idle a short time before stopping. Then turn the ignition key or switch to the "OFF" position.
Manual Starting (Not equipped with Ignition Key): Depress the
6-
32Clutch4.