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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. STARTING
ENGINE
1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine,
look around to make sure that the area you are going to
mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of
any stationary obstacles!
NOTE: The interlock system will prevent the engine from
starting if the blade engagement lever is in the "ON" (up)
position or if the clutch/brake pedal is not fully depressed. If
the interlock system ever fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE
the tractor until the interlock has been repaired.
2. Push blade engagement lever down to the "OFF"
position. See Figure 2.4.
FIGURE 2.4
3. Depress the clutch/brake pedal fully. See Figure 2.5.
4. Move Speed Control Lever to neutral.
NOTE: The seat interlock will shut off the engine if the
operator gets off the seat without setting the parking
brake or if the blade is running. If the interlock ever fails
to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor until the
interlock has been repaired.
FIGURE 2.5
5. Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine
speed control to "CHOKE" position. Little or no
choking will be needed when restarting a warm
engine. Insert key in switch. Turn key to "START"
position to crank engine and hold until engine starts,
then release key. See Figure 2.6.
NOTE: DO NOT crank engine for more than five
seconds at a time. This will help prevent the starter from
overheating and/or running down the battery. If cranking
time is more than five seconds, locate and correct cause
of starting problem.
6. After engine starts, release key, move the
engine speed control to "FAST" position and allow
engine to warm up before proceeding. See Figure
2.6.
FIGURE 2.6
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blade. Set parking brake. Remove key.
BLADE
ENGAGEMENT
LEVER
OFF
PUSH BLADE
ENGAGEMENT LEVER
DOWN TO “OFF” TO
START ENGINE
FAST
CHOKE
POSITION
SLOW
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
KEY
LIGHT
SWITCH
PUSH PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN TO START
ENGINE
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
DOWN
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
