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Operation
Operation Console
PTO Engagement Switch must be pulled out to the ROTATE
position to engage the blades. Switch is pushed in to the STOP
position to stop the blades.
Choke Control is used to aid in starting a cold engine. Pull the
choke switch up (on) to start a cold engine. DO NOT run a
warm engine with choke in the up (on) position.
Throttle Control is used to control engine speed. Moving
throttle lever forward will increase engine speed and moving
throttle lever back will decrease engine speed.
Ignition Switch is used to start and stop the engine. The switch
has three positions OFF, ON, and START. Insert the key
into switch and rotate clockwise to the ON position. Rotate
clockwise to the next position to engage the starter (key must
be held against spring pressure in this position) release the key
when the engine starts.
Starting the Engine
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral
lock position), and PTO switch OFF to start engine. (It is not
necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)
1. For a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the
SLOW and FAST positions and pull choke switch up to the
on position.
2. Rotate the ignition switch to the START position. Let switch
return to ON position as soon as engine starts.
3. After starting a cold engine, gradually press the choke switch
downwards to the off position as the engine warms up.
4. On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the
SLOW and FAST positions and push the choke switch
downwards the off position.
NOTE: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a
60 second cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure
to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter.
Stopping the Engine
Turn ignition switch to STOP, wait for all mowing parts to stop,
and remove key.
• Stop the engine before clearing debris or blockages, cleaning,
after striking a foreign object, before inspecting or performing
any maintenance on the mower.
Ignition
Switch
PTO
Switch
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
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