6.2 Starting
1. Lock the brake pedal by lowering lock lever with the
brake pedal pressed down.
Parking brake lock lever
Brake pedal
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2. Push the blade clutch lever to "OFF".
Auxiliary speed change lever
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3. Release foot from the HST pedal.
* Always start engine in area with adequate ventilation to
prevent poisoning from exhaust gas.
4. Confirm that the auxiliary speed change lever is at
"NEUTRAL".
* When blade clutch lever is "ON", a safety switch
is engaged and engine will not start.