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Using the Throttle Lever

B

A

C

D

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•Push throttle lever (A) all the way forward to the full- throttle detent position (B) when mowing.

•Move throttle lever (A) to the 1/2-throttle position (C) when starting and warming the engine.

•Pull throttle lever (A) rearward to the slow position (D) to idle engine. Do not run engine at slow idle any longer than necessary.

Using the Hourmeter

NOTE: The machine is equipped with an electric start. The hourmeter will continue to run with the key switch left in the run position.

A

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•The hourmeter (A) shows the number of hours the machine has run.

•The service interval chart gives necessary service intervals. Use the hourmeter and service interval chart in the Service Intervals section to determine when machine will need service.

See the service interval chart in the engine manufacturer’s owners manual supplied with your machine to determine when the engine will need service.

Using the Choke (Carbureted Engines Only)

Engage Choke:

A

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•Pull choke knob (A) out.

Disengage Choke:

•Push choke knob (A) in.

Using the Motion Control Levers

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn use of the motion control levers and practice at half throttle until becoming proficient and comfortable with the operation of the machine.

Do not move motion control levers from forward to reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly. Sudden direction changes could cause loss of control or damage the machine.

NOTE: Two types of control levers are available - standard “center steer” levers and optional “over the lap” levers. The operation of both styles of levers is the same except as noted.

The functions of the motion control levers are:

•Dual function neutral position.

•Steering.

•Acceleration.

•Braking.

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