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Opening the Fuel Shut-Off
Valve
Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line open.
Operating the Engine
Starting the Engine
1.
Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
2.
Pull the parking brake up and rearward to
engage the parking brake.
3.
Push down on the PTO switch to the disengage
position.
4.
Place the throttle midway between the SLOW
and FAST positions.
5.
On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward
into the ON position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the OFF
position.
6.
Turn ignition switch to the START position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important:
Do not crank the engine
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
7.
If the choke is in the ON position, gradually
return choke to the OFF position as the engine
warms up.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Bring the machine to a full stop.
2.
Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
3.
Place the throttle midway between the SLOW
and FAST positions.
4.
Push down on the PTO switch to disengage the
blades.
5.
Engage the parking brake.
6.
Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position to stop the engine.
7.
Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8.
Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine
will not be in use for a few days, when
transporting, or when the unit is parked inside
a building.
Operating the PTO Switch
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator's or
bystander's direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless
there is a grass collection system or mulch kit
in place and working properly.
Engaging the PTO Switch
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure
all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the PTO.
1.
Set throttle to MIDWAY position.
2.
Release the parking brake.
3.
Move the motion control levers to the center,
operate position.
4.
Pull the PTO switch outward to engage the
blades.
5.
Place the throttle in the FAST position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO Switch
1.
Set the throttle midway between the SLOW and
FAST positions.
2.
Push down on the PTO switch to disengage the
blades.
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