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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: Engage blade drive with throttle in the mid-range
position. When mowing (blades engaged), set
throttle control to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting
to ensure adequate cooling of the engine and to
maintain mower deck blade speed.