3.
Disengage the parking brake.
4.
Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.
Note:
If the engine is cold, press and hold the
accelerator pedal about half-way down, and pull
the choke knob out to the O
N
position. Return
the choke knob to the O
FF
position after the
engine warms up.
Stopping the Machine
Important:
When stopping the machine on
an incline, use the service brakes to stop the
machine and engage the parking brake to hold the
machine in place. Using the accelerator to stall
the machine on the hill can damage the machine.
1.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
2.
Slowly press the brake pedal to apply the service
brakes until the machine comes to a complete
stop.
Note:
The stopping distance may vary
depending on the machine load and speed.
Parking the Machine
1.
Stop the machine using the service brakes by
pressing and holding the brake pedal.
2.
Engage the parking brake by pulling the
parking-brake lever toward you.
3.
Rotate the key counterclockwise to the O
FF
position.
4.
Remove the key.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
•
Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
•
Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.
Transporting the Machine
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or a truck.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or a truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely.
Refer to
and
for the tie-down
locations on the machine.
Note:
Load the machine on the trailer with the front
of the machine facing forward. If that is not possible,
secure the machine hood to the frame with a strap,
or remove the hood and transport and secure it
separately or the hood may blow off during transport.
CAUTION
Loose seats may fall off the machine and
trailer when transporting the machine, and
the seats may land on another machine or
obstruct the roadway.
Remove the seats or make sure that the seats
are securely fastened to the coupling in the
seat shroud.
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