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4.1.10 Transmission Shift Lever:
Located under the control console and behind the fuel tank. It shifts the 5-speed
transmission into five forward gears, neutral and reverse. Shift transmission only
when drive levers are in the neutral position. Shifting without drive levers in
neutral may cause damage to the transmission.
NOTE: Reverse is "reverse assist" only, meaning when the transmission is
in reverse, the operator has to pull the unit backward to "assist" with the
movement of the unit.
4.1.11 Fuel Shut-Off Valve:
Installed on the fuel line midway between the fuel tank and the engine. The fuel
shut off valve shuts off the flow of fuel when the machine will not be used for a few
days, when parking inside a building, and during transport to and from the job.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn
counter-clockwise to turn on fuel.
4.2 PRE-START
4.2.1 Refer to the Maintenance Section 5.1 and perform all of the necessary inspection
and maintenance steps.
4.2.2 Fill fuel tank. For best results, use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline
may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require
more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Do not overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a
level that is 1/2” (1.3 cm) below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel
expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
4.2.3 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their
safety requirements.
4.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.3.1 Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and
maintenance regarding the engine.
Before attempting to operate the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all
safety, operating, and preparation guidelines as stated in that section.
4.3.2 Starting Engine
Position mower on a level surface. Disengage PTO and place transmission in neutral.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
NOTE: Always engage the left and right neutral lock/park brake latches in
the “park brake” position when starting the engine (See Section 4.3.4).
For 12.5 HP Kawasaki and Kohler Units: With a cold engine, place the throttle in
the full "choke" position. With a warm engine, place the throttle midway between
the “Slow” and “Fast” positions.
Pull recoil rope to start engine. After engine starts, move throttle control out of the
choke position. DO NOT run warm engine with the choke in the “ON” position.
For 15 HP Kawasaki units: Pull out the choke control. Place the throttle control
midway between the “Slow” and “Fast” positions. Turn the key switch to the “Run”
position.
Pull recoil rope to start engine. After the engine warms up, gradually push in the
choke control. DO NOT run warm engine with the choke in the “ON” position.
NOTE: Kawasaki engines generally need to be "choked" even when warm.
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