Note: Do not hold the key in the “Start” position for more than 10 seconds or you
may damage the starter. If the engine does not start in this time, wait about 30 seconds and try again.
i.Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts, push the choke on halfway and as the engine warms, push the choke off all the way.
2.Operating the Mower: Operating a
a.Get into the operator’s seat.
b.Start the engine.
c.Use the transport lever to raise the mowing deck to the transport position. Make sure the blade clutch switch is off.
d.After the engine has warmed, adjust the throttle to the fast position.
e.Release the parking brake.
f.Fold in the steering levers to the operating position.
WARNING:
When operating this mower forward, do not allow the steering levers to return to the neutral position on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on the steering levers, operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting or stopping.
g.To go forward, move both steering levers slightly forward and the mower will slowly move forward. The farther you move the levers forward the faster the mower will go for- ward.
h.To back up, move both steering levers slightly backward and the mower will slowly move backward. The farther you move the levers backward the faster the mower will go backward.
i.To turn while moving forward, pull the lever back on the side to which you want to turn. The farther back you pull the lever, the faster and more sharply you will turn. Initially, avoid turning too fast and too far.
j.After you have mastered operating the mower, use the transport lever to lower the mowing deck to the cutting posi- tion and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating.
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