Ignition key
The ignition key has 4 positions:
• Start position (A)
• Run position (B)
• Headlight position (C)
• Stop position (D)
A
B
C
D
Headlights
A
B
C
D
• Turn the ignition key to the headlight position (C)
to operate the product with the headlights on.
• Turn the ignition key to the run position (B) to
operate the product with the headlights off.
Throttle control
The throttle control adjusts the speed of the engine
and the speed of the blades if the blades are
engaged. The throttle control has 2 end positions,
idle speed and full throttle.
A
A
B
• Idle speed (A) - decreases the engine speed.
• Full throttle (B) - increases the engine speed.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the
engine at idle speed (A) for longer time
than necessary. Too much operation
time at idle speed can decrease the life
of the spark plugs.
Cold weather control
The cold weather control is used for cold starts to
supply more fuel to the engine when the temperature
is below 32°F (0°C). Push the throttle control to the
cold weather position when you start a cold engine.
for the position
of the throttle control.
PTO (Power Take-Off) button
The PTO button engages and disengages the PTO
clutch and the cutting deck or other equipment
connected to it. The correct start conditions must
be obeyed to engage the drive of the blades. Refer
to
Operation conditions on page 8
for the correct
start conditions.
• Pull the PTO button out to engage the drive to
the blades or other equipment.
• Push the PTO button in to disengage the drive to
the blades or other equipment.
Fuel shut-off valve
for the position
of the fuel shut-off valve.
The fuel shut-off valve is closed when the tab on the
knob is perpendicular to the fuel line.
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