OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Parking brake must be on and blade drive disengaged.
2.Position throttle lever to 1/2 speed setting. If engine is cold, position lever to the choke position.
NOTE: | Engine may require choke setting to start even if the |
| engine has been operated for a period of time. |
3.Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run” position.
4.Move “throttle” from choke to maximum speed position.
5.Release parking brake.
6.Operate mower per “CONTROLS” instructions on Page 18.
CAUTION | Do not operate the engine in an |
| enclosed area due to the |
| harmful exhaust gas produced. |
Note: | When mowing with blades |
| engaged, set throttle control to |
| the MAXIMUM or wide open |
| setting to insure adequate |
| cooling of the engine and |
| to maintain mower deck blade |
| speed. |
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