OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
! CAUTION | Failure to observe the following instructions |
could result in personal injury. |
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Park brake must be on, control levers in outward position and blade drive disengaged.
2.Position throttle to choke position if engine is cold. Full throttle if warm.
NOTE: Engine may require partial 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.Return choke to OFF position, if applicable.
5.Move throttle to maximum speed position.
6.Release park brake.
7.Swing levers inward.
8.Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions on Page 19.
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.
! CAUTION | Do not operate the engine in an enclosed |
area due to the harmful exhaust gas | |
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