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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 will not 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.
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.
FIGURE 2.5
FIGURE 2.6
FIGURE 2.7
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BLADE LEVER IN
“OFF” POSITION
RELEASE BLADE
PEDALS
TO START ENGINE,
PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE WAY
DOWN
PARKING
BRAKE
LATCH
CHOKE
POSITION
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
KEY
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