4. Move the throttle control to the middle throttle
position.
5. Pull out the choke control.
6. Push down on the brake pedal fully and hold it
down.
7. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION: Do not operate the
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
9. When the engine starts, move the throttle control
to the fast position to warm up the engine. If the
temperature is low, some minutes is necessary
for the engine to get warm.
CAUTION: If the ambient
temperature is less than 40° F (4°
C), you must let the engine operate
1 minute at idle speed before you
operate the product. This is to let the
transmission warm up. Make sure
that the brake pedal is fully released.
10. Push in the choke control.
To set the cutting deck in transport
position or mow position
The cutting deck must be in transport position during
transportation.
• To set the product in transport position, pull the
cutting height lever in the direction of the seat
and put it in the highest cutting height position.
• To set the product in mow position, set the
correct cutting height. Refer to
To set the cutting
height on page 13
.
To set the cutting height
• Pull the lift lever in the direction of the seat and
put it in 1 of the notches for the correct cutting
height.
To move the product forward and
rearward
1. Start the product. Refer to
To start the product on
page 12
.
2. Carefully push the forward pedal (A) or the
rearward pedal (B). The speed increases the
more the pedal is pushed down.
Note: The parking brake is automatically
released when you push a pedal.
Note: The forward pedal and the rearward
pedal go back to their neutral position when they
are released.
3. Release the pedals to brake.
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