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Throttle/Choke Lever (Recoil Start
Models)
The Throttle/Choke lever changes the speed
of the engine and chokes the engine for cold
starts. Place the lever in Choke (1) to start a
cold engine. Move the lever to Fast (2) to
increase engine speed. Move the lever to
Slow (3) to decrease engine speed.
Throttle Lever (Electric Start Models)
The throttle lever changes the speed of the
engine. Move the throttle lever to Fast (1) to
increase engine speed. Move the lever to
Slow (2) to decrease engine speed.
Choke Control (Electric Start
Models)
Use the choke control to start a cold
engine. Pull the control out to choke the
engine. Push the control in when the
engine gets warm.
Shift Lever
The shift lever sets the direction and speed of the unit.
“R” is for reverse, “N” for neutral, “1” indicates the
slowest forward speed. The numbers from “2” to “5”
indicate increasingly faster forward speeds.
To shift unit:
1. Stop unit movement by pulling both steering
levers all the way up.
2. You can move the shift lever one of two ways:
• Continue to hold up both steering levers and use
your knee to move the shift lever to the desired
position.
• Lock both steering lever latches. Move the shift
lever to the desired position. Hold the steering
levers up as you unlock the latches.
3. Release both steering levers slowly.
PTO Clutch
Push the PTO (power take off) lever On
(1) to engage the mower. Pull the PTO
lever Off (2) to disengage the mower.
Recoil Starter Handle
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
Hour Meter (Electric Start Models)
The hour meter measures the number of
hours that the key is in the run position.
Oil Pressure Light (Electric Start
Models)
The red light near this symbol comes on
when the key is turned to run and the engine oil
pressure is low. Check oil level and add if necessary.
See Engine Manual.
FILL FUEL TANK
Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See engine
manual for type and grade of fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Put the unit in an open area.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Allow engine to cool.
4. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel
cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
5. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
6. Fill the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill.
7. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
8. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
1. Turn the ignition key Off.
2. Allow engine to stop completely.
3. Engage steering latches in neutral lock.
WARNING:
When engine is running and
transmission is in gear, engaging one
steering lever latch and releasing the
opposite steering lever causes unit to circle
around one drive wheel.
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WARNING:
Use caution with fuel. Fuel is very
flammable.
Keep fuel in a clean and tight container.
Keep fuel away from fire or heat. Never put
fuel in the fuel tank while the engine is
running or hot.
Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
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