OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine
1.Push choke control lever fully forward.
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 move choke control lever to the fully closed 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 insure adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
Note: 6000 Series mowers will require a slightly longer
UNLOCK TRANSMISSION:
The freewheel levers are located on each side of the mower below the seat mount (flip up the foot deck to access them). Lift the levers slightly, push them to the rear and down to release the transmissions for free wheeling. To engage the transmissions lift the levers slightly, pull them forward and then down.
NOTE: The tractor should never be pulled at more than 2 miles per hour or for any appreciable distance.
REARTIRE
TRANSMISSION
RELEASE VALVE
FREEWHEELLEVER
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