OPERATING MACHINE
UNLOCKING PARK BRAKE
1.Push and hold foot pedal (A) all the way down.
2.Move park brake lever (B) to the right, then to the rear.
3.Remove foot from pedal. Pedal should return to the up position.
Starting Engine
cCAUTION: Avoid injury. Start engine ONLY outdoors or in a well ventilated place. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. Do not operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time, or you may damage it. If engine does not start: Wait two minutes before you try again. See Troubleshooting section.
NOTE: Engine will not start unless: PTO lever is DISENGAGED, park brake is LOCKED or brake pedal pushed down. The transmission shift lever should be in N (NEUTRAL) position.
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1.Move transmission shift lever (A) to N (NEUTRAL) position.
2.Lock the park brake (B).
3.Pull PTO lever (C) all the way back to the (OFF) position.
4.Push throttle lever (D) up to the FAST (r) position and pull out choke knob (E). As the engine begins to run smoothly, push the choke knob in until it is fully seated.
5.Turn ignition key (F) to start position to crank the engine. Crank engine until it starts, but no longer than 5 seconds.
6.Release key to run position when engine starts. If engine does not start, release key to run position and wait
10seconds before cranking the engine again.
7.Let engine run for a couple of minutes to
Using Throttle Control
Always operate the engine at FULL (r)THROTTLE.
Operating the engine at less that full throttle reduces the battery charging rate and reduces fan cooling efficiency of the engine.
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.
Cold Weather Starting Tips
Always use fresh winter grade fuel.
Do not crank engine for more than 30 seconds in any single attempt.
During first minute of operation engine may be operated in partial choke to allow smoother running. As engine warms slowly reduce engine speed to the full throttle detent position.
Allow engine to run for a few minutes before using tractor to allow automatic transmission oil to warm. Sluggish transmission response in cold weather indicates that oil has not warmed to allow optimum performance.
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