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TO START ENGINE
NOTE: The default passcode "321" is preset at the factory
and should be changed prior to first use. (See "RESET-
TING IGNITION SYSTEM PASSCODE" in this section of
the manual.)
S
MARTSWITCH WARNING LIGHTS (See Fig. 19)
The SmartSwitch Ignition is programmed with warning lights
to indicate when any part of the safety system is not being
followed. The engine will not start until all the following
ignition system faults are resolved:
• The park brake symbol (CC) will be lit if the parking
brake has not been engaged during a start attempt.
• The blade switch symbol (EE) will blink if the attachment
clutch control is not in the "DISENGAGED" position
during a start attempt.
Fig. 19
OPERATION
STARTING
The Briggs & Stratton Endurance engine equipped with
your tractor features a Ready-Start automatic choke system
to provide simplified starting in normal conditions. Please
read the following starting instruction carefully.
NOTE: For the first time starting after your tractor has sat
for an extended period of time, or after running out of gas,
the engine may require an extended start attempt to reprime
the fuel system. For an extended start, press and hold
SSI button for three seconds before releasing. This will
prompt the engine to attempt starting for up to ten seconds
(instead of the normal five seconds), allowing time for fuel
to be pulled into the engine.
NORMAL STARTING (32°F/0°C and above)
1. Move throttle control to fast position (
).
2. Perform procedures outlined in "SMARTSWITCH IGNI-
TION UNLOCK" as previously described.
3. While the SSI button (F) is flashing green, press and
release the SSI button once more to start the engine.
• Once engine starts, the attachments and ground
drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept
the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up
for one minute.
• Leave throttle control in fast position ( ) while
mowing.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (32°F/0°C and below)
1. Move throttle control beyond fast position ( ) into the
cold weather starting position ( ).
2. Perform procedures outlined in "SMARTSWITCH IGNI-
TION UNLOCK" as previously described.
3. While the SSI button is flashing green, press the SSI
button once more to start the engine.
• Once engine starts, move the throttle control back to
the fast position ( ) to warm-up. The time required
for warm-up will vary from a few seconds to a minute
depending upon conditions and temperature.
• Leave throttle control in fast position ( ) while
mowing.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle from cold weather starting
position ( ) will result in poor engine performance and
spark plug fouling.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
• Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion
should be warmed up as follows:
• Ensure the tractor is on level ground.
• Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly
return to operating position.
• Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This
can be done during the engine warm up period.
• The attachments can also be used during the engine
warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed
up.
PRE-START
• Ensure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged
position.
• Ensure transmission is in the neutral position
• Move attachment clutch control to the “DISENGAGED”
position.
• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal
and set parking brake.
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MARTSWITCH IGNITION UNLOCK
1. Press the SmartSwitch Ignition (SSI) button (F) once (or
sit on the seat). Ensure the indicator is blinking blue.
2. Enter passcode and press the SSI button. If passcode
is not accepted, the SSI button will blink red. Wait until
the SSI button returns to blinking blue before attempting
to re-enter passcode. Once accepted, the SSI button
will flash green.
3. Ensure that the SmartSwitch Safety System warning
lights are not showing any faults present. If any warning
lights do indicate faults present, resolve those faults
before continuing with STARTING.
F
CC EE