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OPERATING
MX46478
• If engine is cold: Move throttle/choke lever (A) up to the choke position.
• If engine is warm: Move throttle/choke lever (A) to the half-speed
position.
7. Turn key to start position for no more than five seconds.
8. Release key to run position when engine starts, and gradually move
choke lever down to the off position.
• If engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.
• Turn key to start position again for no longer than 5 seconds.
• Repeat procedure if necessary.
9. Let engine run at high idle for a couple of minutes to warm-up before
operating machine.
Idling the Engine
• Engine is air cooled and needs a large volume of air to keep cool. Keep
air intake screen on top of engine clean.
• Keep hood closed when engine is idling.
Stopping the Engine
1. Let engine run at high throttle without load for a few seconds.
2. Turn key to STOP position. Engine will stop and headlights will turn off.
3. Remove key.
4. Lock the park brake.
Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
Travel Forward
MX46481
1. Push brake/clutch pedal (A) all the way down to stop machine.
2. Move transmission shift lever (B) to desired travel speed.
3. Release brake/clutch pedal slowly.
Travel in Reverse
1. Push brake/clutch pedal (A) all the way down.
NOTE: Any operating attachment and the engine will stop as the gear
shift lever is moved to R (reverse) with attachment engaged.
2. Pull attachment engagement lever (C) back to the off position to
disengage attachment.
3. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders nearby.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is
operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:
• Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may
cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine
overheating, carbon build-up, and poor performance.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage!
Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine or transmission
damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon
build-up, and poor performance.
Idling or low throttle operation while mowing, climbing hills, or
towing could result in transmission overheating. always operate
at full throttle once the engine is warm.
Do not operate machine with hood open. Hood must be closed for
proper engine cooling and exhaust.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not stop the engine by moving
choke control to the choke position. Backfire, fire or engine
damage can occur. Follow recommended procedure for stopping
engine.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be
injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or
rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Stop machine movement before
shifting between reverse and forward to prevent transmission
damage.
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B
C
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