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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Parking brake must be on, control levers swung out, 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. Swing levers in.
NOTE: While mowing 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.
CAUTION
Engage parking brake before starting engine.
7. Operate the mower per the "CONTROL" instructions
on page 12.