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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2.2. ENGINE (MANUAL START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
“RUN”, the engine will not start unless the Parking
Brake is engaged and the Blade Switch is in the “Off”
position. The operator should be in the seat. Start
engine as follows:
1. Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. Refer
to Figure 2.5.
2. Make certain the blade switch is in the “Off”
position. Refer to Figure 2.6.
3. Make certain the parking brake is engaged.
Refer to 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.
Refer to Figure 2.3.
5. Turn fuel shut off valve to the open position.
Refer to Figure 2.3.
6. Move engine speed/choke control to the choke
position or pull choke control to choke position. Refer
to Figure 2.6.
7. Pull starter rope with a smooth even motion until
engine starts. Guide rope back to recoil housing.
8. After engine starts, move engine speed/choke
control to the “FAST” position or push choke control in
to the “OFF” position, allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
2.2.3. MOWER
BLADE
1. With engine running, move engine speed control to
the Rabbit or “fast” position.
2. Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to
engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.
FIGURE 2.7
3. Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES.
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets
and hazards before and while backing.
4. Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to
propel the machine. A small movement of the joystick
can cause the machine to move instantly. Move
joystick carefully and slowly.
2.3 STOPPING
2.3.1. ENGINE
1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position.
See Figure 2.8.
FIGURE 2.8
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine running. STOP engine. STOP
blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. DO NOT
park machine on slopes.
2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1. Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick
to neutral (N) position. Refer to Figure 2.8.
2.3.3. MOWER
BLADE
1. Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to
disengage or stop the mower blades. Refer to Figure
2.7.
WARNING
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a
complete stop in 5 seconds. If the blades continue to
rotate after 5 seconds, the electric clutch should be
checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be
necessary. DO NOT continue to operate mower if
blades fail to stop in 5 seconds.
2.3.4. PARKING BRAKE
1. Manually position joystick in the neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake by pushing button at the top
of lever and then pulling the parking brake lever slowly
back to the “ON” position.
3. Release parking brake by pushing button at the
top of lever and moving brake lever forward to the
“OFF” position. Refer Figure. 2.7.
DISENGAGE PARKING
BRAKE
PULL BLADE SWITCH
OUT TO THE “ON”
POSITION
ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL IN THE
“FAST” POSITION
TURN KEY TO “OFF”
OR STOP POSITION
DECAL VIEWED FROM
OPERATOR’S
POSITION
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