OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Parking brake must be on, control levers in outward position
and blade drive disengaged.
2. Position throttle to 1/2 speed setting. If engine is cold, position
choke lever to the “on” position.
NOTE:
Engine may require partial choke setting to start even
if the engine has been operated for a period of time.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When engine
starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run” position.
4. Return choke to “off” position, if applicable.
5. Move “throttle” to maximum speed position.
6. Release parking brake.
7. Swing levers inward.
8. Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions on Page 19.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine in an enclosed
area due to the harmful exhaust gas produced.
Note:
When mowing with blades engaged, set throttle
control to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to
insure adequate cooling of the engine and to maintain
mower deck blade speed.
