Driving
Before starting
•Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting.
•Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grass or dirt. Impaired cooling of the engine.
Risk of major engine damage.
Start the engine
1Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. Rider 15T AWD and Rider 15Ts AWD have one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle.
2Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to locked position (transport position) and apply the parking brake. The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not pressed down.
3 Move the throttle control to the middle position.
4If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its end position.
5 Turn the ignition key to the start position.
6When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before trying again.
7Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started.
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