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Slowly push the choke control down when the engine
has started.
Set the desired engine speed with the throttle. Allow
the engine to run at a moderate speed, “half throttle”
for 3-5 minutes before loading it to heavily. USE FULL
THROTTLE WHEN MOWING (no choke).
WARNING!
Engine exhaust and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
considered to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive system
damage. The engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, which is a odorless,
colorless, poisonous gas. Do not use
the machine in enclosed spaces.
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Use full throttle when mowing
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Jumper cable connection
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt
negative grounded system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12-volt negative grounded
system. Do not use your mower to start other
vehicles.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should
be recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance
section.)
If jumper cables are used for emergency starting,
follow this procedure:
Jumper cables
Connect each end of the RED cable to the 1.
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking
care not to short against chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the 2.
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a 3.
good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with the
discharged battery, away from the fuel tank and
battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
Remove BLACK cable rst from chassis and then 1.
from the fully charged battery.
Remove RED cable last from both batteries.2.
WARNING!
Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks,
ame and smoking materials away
from batteries. Always wear eye
protection when around batteries.