Stopping the Engine
1.
Move the throttle to the Slow position, and then to the
Stop position (
) to kill the engine. The engine
can also be stopped by pulling the ignition key outward
to the middle position.
STOP
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2.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Remove the ignition key to prevent accidental starting.
4.
Close the fuel shutoff valve by rotating it clockwise
(
).
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5.
Pull the recoil starter 3 or 4 times. This helps prevent
the recoil starter from freezing up.
Operating the Traction Drive
CAUTION
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted, the
machine may move in the direction opposite of
what you intended, causing injury and/or property
damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary; refer to Checking the Traction
Drive Operation in Setup for more information.
Important:
If the machine moves when the traction
lever is in the released position, check the traction cable
(refer to Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable) or
take the machine to an Authorized Service Dealer for
service.
Important:
To operate the traction drive, you must
operate the machine with the self-propel feature
engaged. Refer to Freewheeling or Using the Self-propel
Drive.
1.
To engage the traction drive, squeeze the left hand
(traction) lever to the handgrip (
Figure 33
2.
To stop the traction drive, release the traction lever.
Using the Wheel Clutch Levers
The wheel clutch levers allow you to momentarily disengage
the drive to one or both wheels with the traction drive lever
still engaged. This enables you to turn and maneuver the
machine easily.
Note:
Holding down the traction lever against the handle
engages the traction drive to both wheels.
To turn the machine to the right, lift up on the right wheel
clutch lever and squeeze it toward the handle (
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