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Starting the Engine
1.
Sit in the operator seat, insert the key into the
key switch, and rotate the key clockwise to the
O
or S
position.
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There are 2 modes of starting the machine:
•
Pedal Start—turn the key switch to the O
position and press down the accelerator
pedal.
Note:
When you remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal, the engine shuts off.
•
Key Start—turn the key switch to the S
position and the engine remains on until the
is turned to the O
Note:
When using key start mode, you can
engage the parking brake and work away from
the machine while the engine still runs and the
battery holds a charge.
Note:
If you turn the key to the S
the engine cranks until it starts. If the engine
cranks for more than 10 seconds, return to the
O
position, and determine the issue (e.g., the
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choke controls needs to be engaged, check the
air cleaner for restrictions, ensure that the fuel
tank is full, the spark is bad, etc.) before starting
the machine again.
Note:
When equipped with the optional backup
alarm, if you move the gear-shift selector to the
R
position when the key switch is in the
EVERSE
O
or S
position, a buzzer sounds to warn
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the operator that the machine is in reverse gear.
2.
Move the gear-shift selector to the desired
direction of travel for the machine.
3.
Disengage the parking brake.
4.
Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.
Note:
If the engine is cold, press and hold the
accelerator pedal about half-way down, and pull
the choke knob out to the O
the choke knob to the O
engine warms up.
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position.
FF
position,
TART
position. Return
N
position after the
FF
Stopping the Machine
Important:
When stopping the machine on
an incline, use the service brakes to stop the
machine and engage the parking brake to hold the
machine in place. Using the accelerator to stall
the machine on the hill can damage the machine.
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1.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
2.
Slowly press the brake pedal to apply the service
brakes until the machine comes to a complete
stop.
Note:
The stopping distance may vary
depending on the machine load and speed.
Parking the Machine
1.
Stop the machine using the service brakes by
pressing and holding the brake pedal.
2.
Engage the parking brake by pulling the
parking-brake lever toward you.
3.
Rotate the key counterclockwise to the O
position.
4.
Remove the key.
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