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OPERATION
Before Starting
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Read the sections Safety Instructions and
Controls before starting the machine.
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Perform the daily maintenance before
starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the
Maintenance section).
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Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel
tank.
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Adjust the seat to the desired position.
The following conditions must be fulfilled before the
engine can be started:
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The driver must be seated on the seat.
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The blade switch for engaging the mower
blades must be depressed.
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The parking brake must be on.
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Both steering controls must be in the locked
(outer) neutral position.
Starting the Engine
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Sit on the seat.
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Raise the mower deck by pulling the lifting
lever backward to the locked position
(transport position).
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Activate the parking brake.
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Disengage the mower blades by depressing
the blade switch.
Start conditions
8050-776
Raise the mower deck
8050-779
Depress the control for disengaging the mower deck
8050-772
