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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cold Engine
1. Pull choke control lever up.
2. Push throttle control lever to 1/2 setting.
3. Insert ignition key and turn to "Start" position. When engine starts,
release ignition key. Key will return to "Run" position.
4. Once engine starts to warm up, slowly push choke control lever down to
the fully closed position.
5. Move throttle control lever to the wide open or maximum setting for actual
operation of the mower deck.
6. Engine must be operated at wide open or maximum setting to insure
adequate lubrication, cooling and cut quality of the mower deck.
NOTE: Model ZTR 7025 will
require a slightly longer
warm up period using
partial choke settings.