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7. Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Depress the glow plug switch and the glow plug
light will turn on. Hold switch as required by
chart below. Turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position. Release the ignition switch as
soon as the engine starts.
Glow Plug Chart
Ambient Temperature
Hold Glow Plugs On
Above 50°F (10°C)
NO NEED
50°F (10°C) to 23°F (-5°C)
Approximately 5 seconds
Below 23°F (-5°C)
Approximately 10 seconds
Limit of continuous use
20 seconds
The glow plug light, located near the glow
plug switch, will illuminate when the switch is
depressed. The glow plug light indicates the glow
plugs are preheating the combustion chamber.
Important: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more then ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 30
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor and/or fuel
solenoid.
8. Move the throttle to the “SLOW” (if in
“MIDWAY”) and let the engine warm up a few
minutes before moving the throttle to the “FAST”
position.
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator’s or
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deector raised, removed, or altered unless there
is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place
and working properly.
The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades.
Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck
and discharge area before engaging PTO.
Important: Operator must be in seat before the
PTO can be engaged.
1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
2. Pull the PTO switch outward to engage the
blades.
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
2. Push the PTO switch in to disengage the blades.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
5. Disengage the PTO.
6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position to stop the engine.
7. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine
will not be in use for a few days, when
transporting, or when the unit is parked inside
a building.
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