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c) Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Depress the glow plug switch
and the glow plug light will turn on. Hold switch according to chart in section
3.1.6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. Release the ignition
switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more then ten
(10) 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.
d) 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.
3.3.3 Engaging PTO
:
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The rotating blades under the mower
deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or
kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the
mower or mower deck when the blades
are engaged.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ 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.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can
cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate the mower with the
discharge deflector 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 the PTO.
IMPORTANT
: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
Set throttle to "midway" position. Pull the switch out to the “ROTATE” position.
Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.
3.3.4 Stopping PTO
: Set throttle to the “midway” position. Push the switch in to the
“STOP” position to stop the PTO.