OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION Engage parking brake before starting engine.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Parking brake must be on, control levers swung out, 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 “choke” to desired speed position.
5.Release parking brake.
6.Swing levers in.
7.Operate the mower per the “CONTROL” instructions on Page 16.
CAUTION | Do not operate the engine in an |
| enclosed area due to the harmful |
| exhaust gas produced. |
Note: | When 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. |
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