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Before Starting the Engine
1. Check the Engine Oil level every time before you use the machine (Figure
10/11 on page 10).
2. Check the gas level (Figure 10/11 on page 10).
3. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off Valve located under the Fuel Tank is open
(Figure 15).
Starting
ELECTRIC STARTING
1. Move the Wheel Speed Lever to Neutral N (Figure 16).
Note: The Wheel Speed Lever must be in Neutral and the Blade Control Knob
pushed down (OFF), or the Engine will not start.
2. Check that the Neutral Safety Switch at the rear of the Transaxle is connected
in case it has loosened during shipping (Figure 17).
3. Move the Throttle Lever to Choke (to Fast if the Engine is already
warm) (Figure 16).
4. Rotate Key to the Start position until the Engine starts, then release.
The Key will return to the Run position and the Engine will continue to
run.
5. Move the Throttle Lever to the Fast position.
MANUAL STARTING (10.5HP MODEL)
1. Move the Shift Lever to Neutral N (Figure 16).
Note: The Wheel Speed Lever must be in Neutral and the Blade Control Switch
pushed down (OFF), or the Engine will not start.
2. Move the Throttle to Choke (to Fast if the Engine is already warm).
3. Rotate Key to the Run position.