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CAUTION
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
THE MOWER
Always mount and dismount the mower from the
left side, with the brake on, the PTO disengaged
(down), the engine off, and the steering levers in
their swung out (neutral lock) position. Mount
the mower by stepping from the ground to the left
side of the deck with your left foot, then step over
the deck carrier frame to the footrest with your
right foot. Anti-skid material is provided on the
top of the deck and footrest. Always keep these
surfaces clean and dry. Replace anti-skid mate-
rial when necessary. Wait for all moving parts to
stop before dismounting. Dismount the mower
by standing up on the footrest, then turn to the left
and step from the footrest, over the deck carrier
frame, to the left side of the deck with your right
foot, and then step to the ground with your left
foot. The left steering lever can be used to stabi-
lize your movement; however, it is not strong
enough to support all your weight. Never leave
the mower unattended with the key in the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Never start the engine in confined
rooms. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly
poison.
Do not allow children to approach the
machine while the engine is running.
Do not operate the machine around
open flames such as trash fires.
Do not operate the engine when an
odor of fuel is present or other
explosive conditions exist.
n Position yourself on the tractor seat.
n Engage the park brake.
n Place both steering levers in swing-out neutral
position.
DANGER
n Place electric clutch switch in “OFF” (down)
position.
n Set the throttle at 1/3 open.
n Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn
to “RUN” position.
n Check to see that the brake lamp is on.
n Turn the key to “START” position. Choke as
necessary to start. When engine starts, re-
lease key immediately. Pull choke rearward
gradually until choke is completely off and
engine is running smoothly.
n Warm the engine up at medium speed for
several minutes.
You will enhance the starter life by using short
starting cycles of several seconds. Engaging
starter motor more than 15 seconds per minute
can result in damage to starter.
COLD WEATHER STARTING TIPS
Use proper viscosity oil for temperature ex-
pected (see “Engine Manual”).
Set throttle at half open.
A warm battery has better starting capacity than
a cold one.
Use fresh winter grade fuel. It is better for win-
ter starting than leftover summer grade fuel.
STEERING LEVER OPERATION
(Refer to page 18, Fig. 4)
Do not move steering levers from
forward to reverse or reverse to
forward position rapidly. Sudden
direction changes could cause loss of
control or damage the machine.
Help prevent personal injury. Learn
use of the steering levers and practice
at half throttle until becoming proficient
and comfortable with the operation of
the machine.
WARNING
Rev. 01-08
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