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NOTE: A cold weather starting kit has been added for ease of starting in
either cold weather or when the unit has not been run for a period of time.
To use cold start kit: (Manual start units only)
a) Pull split ring straight out the side of the unit, and hook the ring over the
lower rear hydro control shield bolt.
b) Start engine. Refer to the following guidelines for further starting
suggestions.
To engage pump drive (disengage cold start kit)
a) Pull chain straight out from the side of the unit until the split ring can be
removed from the bolt.
SLOWLY release tension on chain.
On a cold engine, pull out the choke control.
For a 15, 17 & 19 HP Kawasaki manual start engine, turn key to “Run” position.
Pull recoil rope to start engine.
For a 19 HP Kawasaki Electric start engine, OPC levers must be depressed, turn
ignition switch to the “start” position. Release the switch when the engine starts.
After the engine starts and warms up, gradually push down on the choke control
and place the throttle control in the full throttle position
IMPORTANT
: For electric start models, do not crank the engine continuously
for more than ten (10) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a
60 second starter cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to
follow these guidelines can burn out the starter motor.
On a warm engine, place the throttle control midway between the “Slow” and
“Fast” positions.
After engine warms up, gradually push in the choke control. DO NOT run a
warm engine with the choke in the “ON” position.
NOTE: Kawasaki engines generally need to be “choked” even when warm.
4.3.3 Stopping Engine
: Lock the drive levers in neutral, disengage PTO, position
speed control lever in neutral, and engage the park brake. Place the throttle
control midway between the “slow” and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run
a minimum of 15 seconds; then turn the key to the “Off” position.
Close the fuel shut off valve if machine will not be used for a few days; when
parking inside a building; or when transporting the unit.
4.3.4 Drive Lever/Neutral Lock Latch Operation
:
To lock the drive levers in “neutral lock”, squeeze the drive levers back to the
“neutral” position (See Figure 6 (a)). (Do Not squeeze the drive levers all the
way back as this will cause the drive wheels to go into full reverse direction).
Place thumbs on the inner thumb lobe of the neutral lock latches and rotate them
to the “neutral lock” position (See Figure 6 (b)). Release drive levers.