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Driving
Before starting
• Read the safety instructions and information concerning
the placement of controls and functions before starting.
• Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in
the Maintenance schedule.
• Adjust the seat to the required position.
Start the engine
1 Make sure the release lever is pushed in. (Run position)
2 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its
locked position.
3 Activate the parking brake. This is done as follows:
- Press down the parking brake pedal (1).
- Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.
- Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed.
The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the
brake pedal is pressed.
With a cold engine:
4 Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this
position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which
means the engine is easier to start.
With a warm engine:
5 Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.
6 Turn the ignition key to the start position.
7 When the engine starts release the ignition key
immediately back to neutral position.
8 Push the throttle lever gradually rearward when the
engine has started. Let the engine run at moderate speed
or half throttle for 3-5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy
load.
9 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.
IMPORTANT!
The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s
seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves,
grass or dirt.
Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine
damage.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before
trying again. If the engine does not start wait about 1 minute
before trying again.
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WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The
exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon
monoxide.
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