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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Parking brake must be on, and blade drive
disengaged.
2. Move throttle control to "Choke" position if
engine is cold, full throttle if warm.
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 desired speed
position.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Operate the mower per the "Control"
instructions on page 13.
NOTE: While mowing, "blade(s) engaged", throttle
control must be set to the MAXIMUM or
wide open setting to insure adequate
cooling of the engine and to maintain
mower deck blade speed.