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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (cold engine):
1. Pull choke control lever up.
2. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to “START” position.
When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will
return to “RUN” position.
4. Once engine starts to warm up, slowly push choke
control down to fully open position.
5. Move throttle control lever to the wide open or
maximum setting for actual operation of the mower
deck.
6. Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum
setting to ensure adequate lubrication, cooling and
cut quality of the mower deck.
Note: Model ZTR 2560 will require a slightly longer
warm up period using partial choke settings.