OPERATION
TO START ENGINE
Read Operation section in this manual and Engine Operat-
Ing and Maintenance manual before trying to start engine,
NOTE: Be sure engine crancase Isfilled to the full mark
before starting engine. Never run engine unless crank-
case isproperly filled with o11and dipstick istightened se-
curely.
IMPORTANT: When starting engine, the brake+clutch pedal
must be fully depressed and mower clutch lever must be in full
DISENGAGE positionto engage the lockout switches, The All
Systems Go light (if so equipped) on dash will glow and
engine will not crank unless these conditions are met.
Your lawn tractor Is equipped with a seat switch. The
engine will stop if operator is not firmly seated in
operator's seat when mower clutch lever is engaged.
Leaning forward or to one side on the seat may cause the
engine to stop. To leave operator's seat, the brake-clutch
pedal must be pushed all the way down and locked or
engine will stop.
To start engine proceed as follows:
1+ Check to make sure fuel tank contains clean, fresh gaso-
line, and engine crankcase is properly filled with oil.
2. Depress and hold brake-clutch pedal all the way down.
Place shift lever in NEUTRAL position.
3. Place mower clutch lever in DISENGAGE position.
4. Place throttle control lever to FAST position.
5,
A warm engine will require little or no choking. For cold
starts place throttle control lever in choke position or pull
choke control out. This will depend on the type choke your
unit is equipped with.
6,
Turn ignition key to START position. Release key when
engine has started. NOTE: Continuous cranking of more
than 15 seconds per minute can cause starter to overheat.
Allow startei" to cool two minutes after prolonged cranking
of more than 15 seconds per minute.
7+
After engine starts, move throttle control out of choke
position to desired engine speed or gradually push choke
control all the way in and move throttle control lever to
desired engine speed. This will depend on the type choke
your unit is equipped with.
8. To stop engine, turn ignition key to OFF position.
I IMPORTANT 1
Move throttle to slow before turning ignition off to
reduce muffler "POP".
Failure to do so will result In engine and exhaust
system damage.
If engine cranks but fails to start, proceed as follows:
1. Checkto make sure fueltank contains clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Check to make sure spark plug(s) is/are tightened securely
into engine and spark plug wire(s) is/are attached to spark
plug(s).
3. Carburetor adjustment may be necessary (see Engine
Operating and Maintenance manual).
If engine does not crank, check the following:
1. Be sure brake-clutch pedal is fully depressed and mower
clutch lever is in DISENGAGE position.
2. Be sure the battery has been serviced and charged.
3. Check fuse in red wire near back of ignition switch.
may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.
LAWN TRACTOR OPERATION
Take a comfortable riding position on seat of lawn tractor
and start engine as outlined. After engine warm-up, move the
transmission control lever to a slow speed position to get used
to your lawn tractor. After you become familiar with the opera-
tion of your tractor, move the transmission control lever to a
faster speed. With mower blades stopped, make your first run
in a large, open, level area. Learn to start, stop, and change
direction in this area. Once you learn to maneuver your lawn
tractor, move throttle control to FAST position. Slowly move
mower clutch lever to ENGAGE position and start mowing. To
stop blades, move lever to DISENGAGE position. To stop
engine, move throttle control toSLOW position, turn ignition key
to OFF position. CAUTION: Disengage mower clutch lever,
set parking brake, stop engine, lower mower deck and
remove key before leaving operator's position. Always
dismount from left side.
Your lawn tractor is equipped with a seat switch. The
engine will stop ifoperator is not firmly seated inoperator's
seat when mower clutch lever is engaged. Leaning forward
or to one side on the seat may cause the engine to stop. To
leave operator's seat, the brake-clutch pedal must be
pushed all the way down and locked or engine will stop.
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