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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 12.
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.