John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating the Engine
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Stopping the Engine
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A—Hand Throttle
B—Key Switch OFF Position
C—Fuel Shut Off Knob
1. Pull hand throttle (A) down to slow idle position. Allow
engine to idle for one to two minutes.
2. Put range shift lever in neutral (N) and set brakes.
IMPORTANT: Cooling of certain engine parts is
provided by engine oil. Stopping a hot
engine suddenly could cause damage
to these parts by overheating or lack of
lubrication.
3. Turn key switch to the OFF position (B).
4. Pull manual fuel shut-off knob (C) (at lower left side of
control support) rearward and hold until engine has
completely stopped.
CAUTION: Remove key from key switch to
prevent operation by untrained personnel.
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