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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Parking brake must be on, and blade drive disengaged.
2. Move throttle control to “choke” position if engine is cold,
full throttle if warm.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to “start” position. When
engine starts, release ignition key. Key will return to “run”
position.
4. Move throttle from “choke” to desired speed position.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Operate the mower per the “CONTROL” instructions on
Page 17.
CAUTION Do not operate the engine
in an enclosed area due to
the harmful exhaust gas
produced.
NOTE: When mowing, “blade(s) engaged”, throttle control
must be set to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting
to insure adequate cooling of the engine and to
maintain mower deck blade speed.