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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (cold engine):
1.
Pull choke control lever up.
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 push
choke control lever down to 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 ensure adequate lubrication,
cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
Note: Model ZTR 7523 will require a slightly longer
warm up period using partial choke settings.
