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OPERATION
If the engine does not accept the load
from engaging the PTO, restart the
engine and allow it to warm up for an
additional minute or so, using the choke
if required.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3)
When starting the engine for the first time or if
the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra
cranking time to advance fuel from the tank to
the engine.
Be sure EZT (E-Series Zeroturn
Transaxle) bypass linkages are in the
drive position.
Sit on the seat in the operators position,
make sure park brake lever is engaged
(brake on) position (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 8).
Check to be sure the PTO switch is
disengaged or in the down position (see
FIGURE 3, ITEM 1).
Move the throttlecontroltothe choke
position,ifrequired (see FIGURE 3, ITEM 5).
For a warm engine start, the choke
control may not be needed
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold
starting procedures below.
Insert key into the ignition and turn the
key clockwise to "START" position and
release the key as soon the engine
starts. Do not run the starter
continuously for more than 15 seconds
per minute. If the engine does not start
after several attempts, push the throttle
control into the choke position, wait a few
minutes and try again. If the engine still
does not start, move the throttle control
back into the fast position and retry.
WARM WEATHER or WARM ENGINE
STARTING (50 ° F and above)
Engine may start without the need for
choke.
Attempt to start with throttle control set at
the full throttle (fast) position.
Allow engine to run at full throttle for
approximately one minute, before
attempting to engage the blade PTO
switch (blades on) by pulling up (see
FIGURE 3, ITEM 1).
COLD WEATHER or COLD ENGINE
STARTING (50 ° F and below)
Slide throttle control lever to the choke
position by pushing forward and to the
right, make sure throttle control lever is in
the full choke position.
When the engine starts, slowly pull the
throttle control back until the engine
begins to run smoothly. Continue to pull
back on the throttle control in small steps
allowing the engine to accept small
changes in speed and load, until the
throttle control is completely in the fast
position. If the engine starts to run
roughly, press the throttle control back
forward to choke the engine for a few
seconds. Then continue to pull the
throttle control back slowly to the fast
position. This may require an engine
warm up period from several seconds to
several minutes, depending on the
temperature.
TO STOP ENGINE
Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE: Failure to move the throttle control to
slow position and allow engine to idle before
stopping may cause engine to "backfire".
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving the mower to prevent
unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: LEAVINGTHE IGNITION
SWITCH INANY POSITION OTHER THAN
"OFF" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE
DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
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