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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 “choke” to desired speed position.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Swing levers in.
7. Operate the mower per the “CONTROL”
instructions on Page 16.
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.
CAUTION Engage parking brake before
starting engine.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS