Operation
2.Move the throttle midway to the Fast position.
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in the midway position.
3.Pull out on the blade control switch, to the On position, to engage the blades (Figure 8).
Figure 7
1. | Throttle/Choke lever | 5. | Run |
2. | Blade control | 6. | Start |
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3. | Ignition key | 7. | Choke |
4. | Off | 8. | |
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3.Move the lever forward, beyond the detent, to engage the choke before starting a cold engine (Figure 7).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
4.Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter. When the engine starts, release the key (Figure 7).
Important: Do Not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 60 second
5.Once the engine starts, move the lever to the detent position. If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the lever partially forward for a few seconds.
Operating the Blades
The blade control switch, represented by a power
Engaging the Blades
1.Release pressure on the motion control levers and place the machine in neutral.
| Figure 8 |
1. | 2. Blade control |
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4.Move throttle to full forward position before mowing.
Disengaging the Blades
Set throttle to midway position. Push the blade control switch to Off to disengage the blades (Figure 7).
Stopping the Engine
1.Bring the unit to a full stop.
2.Disengage the PTO.
3.Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position.
4.Engage the parking brake.
5.Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions.
6.Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position to stop the engine.
7.Remove the key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8.Close the fuel
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