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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2,3 STARTING & OPERATION
2,3.1. STARTING ENGINE
1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine,
look around to make sure that the area you are going to
mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of
any stationary obstacles!
NOTE: The interlock system wilI prevent the engine from
starting if the blade switch is in the "ON" (up) position or if
the dutch/brake pedal is not fully depressed. If the interlock
system ever fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor
until the interlock has been repaired.
2. Push blade switch down to the "OFF" position. See
Figure 2.4. PUSH BLADE SWITCH "DOWN" TO
STARTMACHINE
BLADE
SWITCH
8. Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine
speed control to "CHOKE" position. NOTE: Some
models are equipped with a separate choke control,
located on the dash of the tractor. Pull the control
"OUT" to choke position to start a cold engine. Little
or no choking wilI be needed when restarting a warm
engine. Insert key in switch. Turn key to "START"
position to crank engine and hold until engine starts,
then release key to "RUN" position. See Figure 2.6.
NOTE: DO NOT crank engine for more than five
seconds at a time. This will help prevent the starter from
overheating and/or running down the battery. If cranking
time is more than five seconds, locate and correct cause
of starting problem.
6. After engine starts, release key, move the engine
speed control to "FAST" position and allow engine to
warm up before proceeding. See Figure 2.6.
FAST
FIGURE 2.4
3. Depress the clutch!brake pedal fully. See Figure 2.5.
4, Move speed control lever to neutral.
NOTE: The seat interlock will shut off the engine if the
operator gets off the seat without setting the parking
brake or if the blades are running. If the interlock ever
fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor until the
interlock has been repaired.
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
L
PARK
BRAKE
SLOW
\
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
FIGURE 2.6
KEY
DOWN
PUSH PEDAL ALL THE
WAYDOWNTOSTART
ENGINE
FIGURE 2,5
Ik WARNING AI
DO NOT leave machine with engine running, Stop[
engine. Stop blades. Set parking brake. Remove key. [
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