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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
“START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start
unless the Clutch/Brake pedal is pressed all the way
down, the Blade Lever is in the “Off” position (See
Figure 2.5). The operator should be in the seat. Start
engine as follows:
1. Move transmission shift lever to (N) Neutral
position. DO NOT start engine with transmission
shift lever in a drive position.
WARNING
It is possible to start engine with transmission shift
lever in a drive position. Follow starting instructions
carefully.
2. Make certain the Blade Lever is in the “Off”
position. See Figure 2.4.
FIGURE 2.4
3. Press Clutch/Brake Pedal all the way down and
hold while starting engine. See Figure 2.5.
4.
Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning
counterclockwise. IMPORTANT: Failure to open
vent on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall.
See Figure 2.6.
5. Move engine speed control to the choke position to
start a cold engine. See Figure 2.7.
6. Turn key to the “START” position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.7. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of
cranking the engine and it does not start, release the
key, make sure the Clutch/Brake Pedal is fully
depressed and attempt starting again after waiting for
approximately 20 seconds.
7. After engine starts, move engine speed control to
the “FAST” position, allow a brief warm-up until engine
runs smooth.
FIGURE 2.5
FIGURE 2.6
FIGURE 2.7
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BLADE LEVER
IN “OFF”
POSITION
RELEASE BLADE
PEDALS
TO APPLY
BRAKES, PUSH
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN
FUEL
FILLER
CAP
FUEL
TANK
OPEN
VENT
KEY
MOVE ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL TO CHOKE
POSITION
