OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Operator must be seated in normal operating position.
2.Set parking brake.
3.Move control levers to outboard position.
4.Assure blade clutch is off.
5.Push throttle control lever to slow setting.
6.Insert ignition key and turn to run position. Glow plug should light.
7.When glow plug light goes off, turn ignition key to “start” position. When engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run” position.
8.Let engine warm up a few minutes then move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum setting for actual operation of the mower deck. Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to insure adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
Do not operate the engine in an enclosed CAUTION area due to the harmful exhaust gas
produced.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Turn mower blades off.
2.Move control levers to outboard position.
3.Set parking brake.
4.Move throttle control to slow. Allow engine to run a short time to cool down then turn ignition key to “OFF” and remove key.
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