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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls to
the brake position.
2. Move the PTO (power take off) to Off (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
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PTO—On
2.
PTO—Off
3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a cold
engine (Fig. 6).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.
When the engine starts, release the key.
Important
Do not engage the starter for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to
follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
5. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to Fast
(Fig. 6). If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
throttle lever back to Choke for a few seconds. Then
move the throttle lever to the desired setting. Repeat
this as required.
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Figure 6
1.
Engine
2.
Choke
3.
Fast
4.
Slow
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Figure 7
1.
Off
2.
Run
3.
Start
4.
Ignition
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to Fast (Fig. 6).
2. Move the PTO to Off (Fig. 5).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Fig. 7).
4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to prevent the
possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine
before transporting or storing the machine.
5. Close the fuel shut-off valve under the front of the fuel
tank before transporting or storing the machine.
Important
Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is closed
before transporting or storing the machine, as fuel leakage
may occur.
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO)
The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
Engaging the PTO
1. Release pressure on the traction control levers and place
the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.
3. Pull out on the PTO switch to engage it (Fig. 8).
