Driving the Tractor
1. Sit in the seat and adjust the seat so that you can
comfortably reach all the controls and see the
dashboard display.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
4. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
5. Disengage the parking brake and release the brake
pedal.
6. Depress the forward ground speed control pedal to
travel forward. Release the pedal to stop. Note that
the further down the pedal is depressed the faster the
tractor will travel.
7. Stop the tractor by releasing the ground speed
control pedals, setting the parking brake, and
stopping the engine (see STOPPING THE
TRACTOR AND ENGINE).
Mowing
1. Set the mower cutting height to the desired level and
set the gauge wheels to the appropriate position (if
equipped).
2. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch
is disengaged.
3. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
4. Fully lower the mower using the attachment lift lever.
5. Set the throttle to FULL.
6. Engage the PTO (Mower Deck).
Electronic Fuel Management System
1. Check the oil level. See the HOW TO CHECK/ADD
OIL section in the Engine Manual.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are
disengaged.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, to the ON
position.
4. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
Operate the engine in the FAST position.
5. Turn the electric start switch to the ON/START
position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated
attempts, go to
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM
or call
1-800-233-3723
(in USA).
NOTICE: To extend the life of the starter, use short
starting cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute
between starting cycles.
Choke System
1. Check the oil level. See the HOW TO CHECK/ADD
OIL section in the Engine Manual.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are
disengaged.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, to the ON
position.
4. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
Operate the engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control, or the combination
choke/throttle lever, to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine.
6. Turn the electric start switch to the ON/START
position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated
attempts, go to
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM
or call
1-800-233-3723
(in USA).
NOTICE: To extend the life of the starter, use short
starting cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute
between starting cycles.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke control
to the RUN position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. Turn
the key switch to the OFF position. Remove the key
and keep in a safe place out of the reach of children.
2. After the engine stops, turn the fuel shut-off valve, if
equipped, to the closed position.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.
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OPERATION
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