Starting the Engine
1.
Raise the roll bar up and lock it into place, sit on
the seat, and fasten the seat belt.
2.
Move the motion controls to the N
position.
3.
Engage the parking brake; refer to
Parking Brake (page
4.
Move the blade-control switch (PTO) to the O
position
(Figure
18).
5.
Move the throttle lever midway between the
S
and F
positions.
LOW
AST
Figure 18
6.
Turn the ignition key to the S
(Figure
19).
Note:
When the engines starts, release the key.
Important:
Do not engage starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start allow a 15-second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note:
You may need to repeat the starting cycle
the first time after filling an empty fuel tank.
-
EUTRAL
LOCK
Engaging the
20).
position
TART
FF
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Figure 19
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