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6. Turn ignition switch to the “START” position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
7. If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually
return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine
warms up.
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
blower blades could occur. Thrown objects
or blade contact can cause serious injury or
death.
Never operate the mower with the hopper
or hopper door raised, removed, or altered
unless there is a mulch kit in place and
working properly.
The PTO lever engages the PTO and blower. Be sure
that the hopper is down, the hopper door is securely
closed, and 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 to the “MIDWAY” position.
2. Pull the PTO lever upward until locked over
center.
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle to the “MIDWAY” position.
2. Push PTO lever down to the “STOP” position
stopping the PTO and blower.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Move speed control lever to the neutral position.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
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.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead of the other.
Operator may lose control of the machine,
which may cause damage to the machine
or injury.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Important: To begin movement (forward or
backward) the operator must be in the seat, the
brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down)
before the speed control lever can be moved
forward or the engine will stop.
Driving Forward
1. Start the engine.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. To move forward in a straight line move the speed
control lever forward.
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