Craftsman Z6800, Operator'S Manual

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3. Activate the park brake by pushing the release
button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.
4. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the
blade switch down.
5. Move the steering controls outward to the
locked (outer) neutral position.
6. Move the throttle to the middle position. If the
engine is cold, the choke control should be
pulled up.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the
starter for more than five seconds each time. If
the engine does not start, wait approximately
ten seconds before retrying.
7. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck by pushing the release
button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the
lifting lever backward to the locked (transport)
position.
The following conditions must be fulfilled before
the engine can be started:
• The blade switch must be pressed downward
into the disengaged position.
• The park brake must be up into the activated
position.
• Both steering controls must be in the locked
(outer) neutral position.
Before Starting
1. Read the sections on
Safety
and
Controls
before starting the machine.
2. Perform the daily maintenance before
starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the
Maintenance section).
3. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel
tank.
4. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
5. Set the deck cutting height by inserting the lift
pin into the desired cut height.
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OPERATION