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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Cold Engine
1. Push choke control lever fully forward.
2. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts,
release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position.
4. Once engine starts to
warm up, slowly move choke control lever to the
fully closed position.
5. Move throttle control lever to the
wide open or maximum setting for actual
operation of the mower deck.
6. Engine must be operated at
wide open or maximum setting to insure
adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
Note: 6000 Series mowers will require a slightly longer warm-up period using
partial choke settings.
UNLOCK TRANSMISSION:
The freewheel levers are located on
each side of the mower below the seat
mount (flip up the foot deck to access
them). Lift the levers slightly, push
them to the rear and down to release
the transmissions for free wheeling. To
engage the transmissions lift the levers
slightly, pull them forward and then
down.
NOTE: The tractor should never be
pulled at more than 2 miles per hour or
for any appreciable distance.
