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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.
7. 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 to the “MIDWAY” position.
2. Pull the PTO switch outward to the “ROTATE”
position.
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle to the “MIDWAY” position.
2. Push the PTO switch in to the “STOP” position
to disengage the blades.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock 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.
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)
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