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OPERATING
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the operator seat.
2. Lock the park brake.
3. Move both motion control levers to the neutral detent
position (standard levers) or neutral lock position (optional
“over the lap” levers).
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4. Push PTO knob (A) down to disengage PTO.
5. Move throttle lever to set engine speed:
• Cold engine: Set throttle lever at the 1/2- to 3/4-
throttle position.
• Warm/Hot engine: Set throttle lever to the 1/2-throttle
position.
6. Carbureted Engines Only: Position choke knob (D):
• Cold engine: Pull knob up and hold in choke position.
• Warm/Hot engine: If necessary, pull knob up and
hold in choke position.
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7. Turn key switch to start position (B).
If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.
• Turn key to start position again for no more than 5
seconds.
• Repeat the procedure if necessary.
8. Release key to run position (C) when engine starts.
9. With engine started:
• Push choke knob to off position.
• Move throttle lever to full-throttle position.
• Unlock the park brake.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide and can cause
serious illness or death.
Move the vehicle to an outside area before
running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area
without adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine
exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of
the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to
clear the exhaust fumes out.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be
damaged if starter is operated for more than 20
seconds at a time:
• Wait 2 minutes before trying again if the engine
does not start.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine
idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling
can cause engine overheating, carbon buildup and
poor performance.
STOP
B
C