4.3.3Starting Engine:
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position) and PTO switch “OFF” to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and pull choke control out into the “ON” position. Turn ignition switch to the “start” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more then ten (10) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool- down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter motor.
After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up.
On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position.
4.3.4Engaging PTO:
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Never operate the mower with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
The PTO
IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
Set throttle to "midway" position. Pull outward on the switch to the “ROTATE” position. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.
4.3.5Stopping PTO: Set throttle to the “midway” position. Push in on the switch to the “STOP” position stopping the PTO.
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