Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.3 STARTING & OPERATION

2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)

IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will turn over, but willnot start unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way down, the Blade Lever is in the “Off” position (See Figure 2.5).The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows:

1.Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral position. DO NOT start engine with transmission shift lever in a drive position.

WARNING

It is possible to start engine with transmission shift lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions carefully.

2.Make certain the Blade Lever is in the “Off” position. See Figure 2.4.

BLADE LEVER IN “OFF”

RELEASE BLADE

PEDALS

FIGURE 2.4

3.Press Clutch/Brake Pedal all the way down and hold while starting engine. See Figure 2.5.

4.Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning counterclockwise. IMPORTANT: Failure to open vent on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall. See Figure 2.2.

5.Move engine speed control to the choke position to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.6.

6.Turn key to the “START” position until engine starts. See Figure 2.7. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine and it does not start, release the key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal is fully depressed and attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.

7.After engine starts, move engine speed control to the “FAST” position, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

PARKING

BRAKE

LATCH

CHOKE

POSITION

ENGINE

SPEED

CONTROL

TO START ENGINE,

PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL ALL THE WAY

DOWN

FIGURE 2.5

FAST

SLOW

FIGURE 2.6

KEY

FIGURE 2.7

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