OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Park brake must be on, control levers in outward position
and blade drive disengaged.
2. Position throttle to choke position if engine is cold. Full
throttle if warm.
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 park brake.
7. Swing levers inward.
8. Operate mower per “CONTROL” instructions on Page 19.
NOTE: When mowing with blades engaged, set throttle control
to the MAXIMUM or wide open setting to insure adequate
cooling of the engine and to maintain mower deck blade
speed.
CAUTION
!
Failure to observe the following instructions
could result in personal injury.
CAUTION
!
Do not operate the engine in an enclosed
area due to the harmful exhaust gas
produced.