5. OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE
m Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may
cause loss of consciousness and lead to death. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
NOTE: Before starting the engine, make sure that the transmission
release lever under the seat is in the ENGAGED position.
TRANSMISSION RELEASE
LEVER
1. Sit on the seat and adjust the seat position (see page 30). Check that the
parking brake lever is set, the transmission is in neutral, and the PTO lever is
in the OFF (disengaged) position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the START (CHOKE) position.
NOTE: When the engine is warm or the air temperature is high, move the
throttle to SLOW.
START
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