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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake, page 12.
Note: The engine will not start unless you set the parking
brake or fully depress the clutch/brake pedal.
3. Move the ground speed selector into neutral (N)
(Fig. 6).
4. Move the PTO to Disengaged (Fig. 7).
5. Move the throttle lever to Choke (Fig. 8).
Note: An engine that has been running and is warm may
not require step 5.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the Start
position (Fig. 9). When the engine starts, release the
key.
Important
If the engine does not start after 30 seconds
of continuous cranking, turn the ignition key to Off and let
the starter motor cool; refer to Troubleshooting, page 37.
7. After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle lever to
Fast (Fig. 8). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds. Then
move the throttle lever to Fast. Repeat this as required.
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Figure 6
1.
Ground speed selector
1
3
2
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Figure 7
1.
Disengaged
2.
Engaged
3.
Blade control (PTO)
1
2
3
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Figure 8
1.
Choke
2.
Fast
3.
Slow
3
2
1
Figure 9
1.
Start
2.
On
3.
Off
Stopping
1. Move the throttle lever to Slow (Fig. 8).
2. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 9).
