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OPERATION
The following conditions must be fulfilled before
the engine can be started:
• The blade switch must be pressed downward
into the disengaged position.
• The park brake must be applied, by having both
control levers in the outboard (park brake on)
position.
• Both steering controls must be in the locked
(outer) neutral / parking brake position.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck to the transport
position by locking the lift pedal forward.
3. Push the blade switch down to disengage the
mower blades.
4. Move the steering controls outward to the
locked (outer) neutral / parking brake position.
5. Move throttle control to the middle position. If
the engine is cold, pull the choke control up.
6. Open the fuel tank valve.
7. Push in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the
starter for more than five seconds each time. If
the engine does not start, wait approximately
ten seconds before retrying.
8. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
Slowly push in the choke control knob, if it
was used to start a cold engine.
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9. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Let
the engine to run at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN
MOWING (no choke).
Running
1. Move the steering controls in, out of the
neutral /parking brake position.
NOTE: The mower has an operator presence
system. If the engine is running and the
operator tries to leave the seat without first
engaging the park brake, the engine will shut
off.
2. Release the foot pedal latch to lower the deck
to the set cutting height.
3. Move throttle control to full throttle.
4. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
switch up.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
5. Rotate the control levers inward and slowly
move both control levers slightly forward to
move forward in a straight line.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle to the minimum position
(tortoise symbol).
2. Move the steering controls outward.
3. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the
blade switch down.
4. Raise the mower deck by pressing the foot
pedals forward to the transport position.
5. Engage the park brake by moving the control
levers outward into the park brake position.
If the engine has been worked hard, let it to
idle at least 60 seconds and get to a normal
operating temperature before stopping. To
prevent fouling the spark plugs, avoid idling
the engine for longer periods.
6. Turn the ignition key to the stop position and
remove the key. Always remove the key when
leaving the mower to prevent unauthorized
use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Leaving the
ignition switch in a position than OFF will cause
the battery to be discharged.
Operating on Hills
Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes
in the Safety section.
• Use the slowest speed possible before starting
up or down hills.
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