Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.2.2. ENGINE (MANUAL START)

IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “RUN”, the engine willnot start unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the Blade Switch is in the “Off” position. The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows:

1.Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. Refer to Figure 2.5.

2.Make certain the blade switch is in the “Off” position. Refer to Figure 2.6.

3.Make certain the parking brake is engaged. Refer to 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. Refer to Figure 2.3.

5.Turn fuel shut off valve to the open position. Refer to Figure 2.3.

6.Move engine speed/choke control to the choke position or pull choke control to choke position. Refer to Figure 2.6.

7.Pull starter rope with a smooth even motion until engine starts. Guide rope back to recoil housing.

8.After engine starts, move engine speed/choke control to the “FAST” position or push choke control in to the “OFF” position, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

2.2.3.MOWER BLADE

1.With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “fast” position.

2.Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.

DISENGAGE PARKING

BRAKE

PULL BLADE SWITCH

OUT TO THE “ON”

POSITION

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL IN THE “FAST” POSITION

FIGURE 2.7

3.Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7.

WARNING

DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.

4.Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to propel the machine. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick carefully and slowly.

2.3STOPPING

2.3.1.ENGINE

1.Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.8.

TURN KEY TO “OFF”

OR STOP POSITION

DECAL VIEWED FROM

OPERATOR’S

POSITION

FIGURE 2.8

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE

1.Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick to neutral (N) position. Refer to Figure 2.8.

2.3.3. MOWER BLADE

1.Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to disengage or stop the mower blades. Refer to Figure

WARNING

Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds. If the blades continue to rotate after 5 seconds, the electric clutch should be checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be necessary. DO NOT continue to operate mower if blades fail to stop in 5 seconds.

2.3.4. PARKING BRAKE

1.Manually position joystick in the neutral position.

2.Engage parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and then pulling the parking brake lever slowly back to the “ON” position.

3.Release parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and moving brake lever forward to the “OFF” position. Refer Figure. 2.7.

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