Operating the
Mower-blade-control Switch
(PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-control Switch
(PTO)
Note:
Engaging the blade-control switch (PTO) with the
throttle position at half or less will cause excessive wear to
the drive belts.
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Figure 13
Disengaging the Blade-control Switch
(PTO)
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Figure 14
Operating the Throttle
The throttle control can be moved between
Fast
and
Slow
positions (Figure 15).
Always use the fast position when turning on the mower deck
with the blade-control switch (PTO).
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Figure 15
Operating the Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1.
If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the engine.
2.
Pull up on the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch (Figure 16).
3.
Push down on the choke to disengage the choke after
the engine has started (Figure 16).
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