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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Operator must be seated in normal operating position.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Move control levers to outboard position.
4. Assure blade clutch is off.
5. Push throttle control lever to slow setting.
6. Insert ignition key and turn to run position. Glow plug light should light.
7. When glow plug light goes off turn ignition key to "start" position. When
engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to "run" position.
NOTE: Turn key counter-clockwise one more position for run/lights.
8. Let engine warm up a few minutes then move throttle control lever to the
wide open or maximum setting for actual operation of the mower deck.
Engine must be operated at
wide open or maximum setting to insure
adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
1. Turn mower blades off.
2. Move control levers to outboard position.
3. Set parking brake.
4. Move throttle control to slow. Allow engine to run a short time to cool
down then turn ignition key to "OFF" and remove key.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT operate the engine in an enclosed area
due to the harmful exhaust gas produced.
CAUTION
Summary of Contents for ZTR 8000 Series
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