MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Starting and Warming Up; Starting Procedure Guide; Engine Warm-Up Process

Operation (continued)
Seat
□ 9. Adjust seat for comfortable access
to all controls. To adjust, loosen hand
knobs (D, Fig. 5-4) and move seat to
desired position. Re-tighten knobs
securely.
Controls
□ 10. Place transmission shift lever
(gear drive) or travel pedal
(hydrostatic drive) into neutral
position.
□ 11. Set parking brake by fully
depressing brake pedal and pushing
down parking brake lock with toe.
□ 12. Place attachment/PTO drive
switch into the O (disengaged)
position.
Operation
• Do not start the unit until all the steps
of the pre-operation checklist at the
beginning of this section have been
completed. After completing these
checks, set parking brake (F, Fig. 5-6),
place attachment/PTO drive switch (A,
Fig. 5-5) into the Q (disengaged)
position. Unit will not start if brake (E) is
not depressed and/or attachment/PTO
drive is engaged.
Starting Procedure
All Models:
• Sit in operator's seat.
Model 1405:
• Move throttle/choke lever (E) all the
way up to choke ON position OS-
Model 1300:
• Move choke lever (B) all the way up
to top of slot.
• Move throttle lever (C) halfway up.
All Models:
• Insert key into ignition switch (D).
Turn key clockwise to start engine.
Release key when engine starts.
IN CASE OF FALSE START: If engine
revs up enough to disengage starter
but fails to continue running — allow
all moving parts to stop completely
before using starter again.
Limit continuous cranking to no more
than 10 seconds. Longer cranking
intervals will cause starter to
overheat. Overheating may damage
starter. If cranked for more than 10
seconds, allow starter to cool for at
least one minute.
Model 1405:
• When engine starts, move
throttle/choke lever (E) down to fast
position a
Model 1300:
• Gradually move choke lever (B) all
the way down (choke off) as engine
warms up.
NOTE: Do not run engine with choke on
for prolonged periods. Engine will run
poorly (rich fuel mixture) if over-choked.
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