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a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the
rider.
5.
After warming the engine always operate the unit at FULL
throttle when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped
by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this
method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut
down follow the procedure given in
Stopping the Unit.
Starting the Engine - Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Injected Models
WARNING
Read the operator's manual before attempting to operate
this unit.
• If you do not understand how a specific control functions,
or have not yet thoroughly read the
Features and Controls
section, do so now.
• Do NOT attempt to operate the unit without first becoming
familiar with the location and function of all controls.
Note: To prime a dry fuel system, turn key switch to ON position
for one minute. Allow fuel pump to cycle and prime system. Turn
key switch OFF.
1.
While standing on the operator's platform, engage the
parking brake, make sure that the PTO switch is
disengaged, and that the ground speed control levers are
in the NEUTRAL position.
2.
Position the throttle control midway between SLOW and
FAST positions.
3.
Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the
START position. Release the switch as soon as the engine
starts. If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off
the key switch immediately, and consult the engine
operator's manual.
Warm up the engine by running it for at
least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving
the unit.
4.
After warming the engine always operate the unit at FULL
throttle when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped
by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this
method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut
down follow the procedure given in
Stopping the Unit.
Starting the Engine - Kawasaki Fuel
Injected Models
WARNING
Read the operator's manual before attempting to operate
this unit.
• If you do not understand how a specific control functions,
or have not yet thoroughly read the
Features and Controls
section, do so now.
• Do NOT attempt to operate the unit without first becoming
familiar with the location and function of all controls.
1.
While standing on the operator's platform, engage the
parking brake, make sure that the PTO switch is
disengaged, and that the ground speed control levers are
in the NEUTRAL position.
2.
Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START
position.
3.
The throttle will self-adjust to idle when starting. After the
engine starts allow the engine to warm.
Warm up the engine
by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO
switch or driving the rider.
4.
After warming the engine always operate the unit at FULL
throttle when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped
by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this
method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut
down follow the procedure given in
Stopping the Unit.
Stopping the Unit
1.
Stop the rider movement by returning the ground speed
control levers to their NEUTRAL positions. The ground
speed control levers are spring-loaded and when released
they will automatically return to NEUTRAL.
2.
Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.
3.
Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up and back
until it locks into position.
4.
Move the throttle control to the mid-throttle position and turn
the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
Driving the Zero-Turn Riding Mower
Before attempting to drive the zero-turn riding mower make sure
you have read the
Features and Controls section and
understand the location and function of all of the unit’s controls.
Keep both feet on the operator platform at all times.
The ground speed control levers of this zero-turn riding mower
are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient
control of the unit’s forward, reverse, and turning movements
will take some practice.
Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and
becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates, travels, and
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