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OPERATING MACHINE
UNLOCKING PARK BRAKE
1. Push and hold foot pedal (A) all the way down.
2. Move park brake lever (B) to the right, then to the rear.
3. Remove foot from pedal. Pedal should return to the up
position.
Starting Engine
NOTE: Engine will not start unless: PTO lever is
DISENGAGED, park brake is LOCKED or brake pedal
pushed down. The transmission shift lever should be
in N (NEUTRAL) position.
1. Move transmission shift lever (A) to N (NEUTRAL)
position.
2. Lock the park brake (B).
3. Pull PTO lever (C) all the way back to the (OFF)
position.
4. Push throttle lever (D) up to the FAST (
r) position and
pull out choke knob (E). As the engine begins to run
smoothly, push the choke knob in until it is fully seated.
5. Turn ignition key (F) to start position to crank the engine.
Crank engine until it starts, but no longer than 5 seconds.
6. Release key to run position when engine starts. If
engine does not start, release key to run position and wait
10 seconds before cranking the engine again.
7. Let engine run for a couple of minutes to warm-up
before operating tractor.
Using Throttle Control
Always operate the engine at FULL (r)THROTTLE.
Operating the engine at less that full throttle reduces the
battery charging rate and reduces fan cooling efficiency of
the engine.
Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower
performance.
Cold Weather Starting Tips
Always use fresh winter grade fuel.
Do not crank engine for more than 30 seconds in any single
attempt.
During first minute of operation engine may be operated in
partial choke to allow smoother running. As engine warms
slowly reduce engine speed to the full throttle detent
position.
Allow engine to run for a few minutes before using tractor to
allow automatic transmission oil to warm. Sluggish
transmission response in cold weather indicates that oil has
not warmed to allow optimum performance.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury. Start engine ONLY
outdoors or in a well ventilated place. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. Do not
operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time, or
you may damage it. If engine does not start: Wait
two minutes before you try again. See
Troubleshooting section.
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F
D
B
C
E