Operation
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut off valve is located behind and below
the seat. Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line
to open.
Starting the Engine
1. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to
engage the parking brake.
3. Push down on the PTO switch to the “disengage”
position.
Note:
It is not necessary for the operator to be
in the seat to start the engine.
4. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
5. On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward
into the “ON” position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the “OFF”
position.
6. Turn ignition switch to the “START” position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important:
Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
7. If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually
return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine
warms up.
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck
are dangerous. Blade contact can cause
serious injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower
or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator’s or
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless
there is a grass collection system or mulch
kit in place and working properly.
The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades.
Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck
and discharge area before engaging PTO.
Important:
Operator must be in seat before the
PTO can be engaged.
1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
2. Pull the PTO switch outward to engage the
blades.
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
2. Push the PTO switch in to disengage the blades.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
5. Disengage the PTO.
6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position to stop the engine.
7. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8. Close the fuel shut-off valve, located behind and
below the seat, when the machine will not be in
use for a few days, when transporting, or when
the unit is parked inside a building.
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