Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. STARTING ENGINE
1. Take a comfortable position in seat of machine,
look around to make sure that the area you are going to
mow is clear of people, children and pets. Take note of
any stationary obstacles!
NOTE: The interlock system will prevent the engine from
starting if the blade switch is in the "ON" (up) position or if
the clutch/brake pedal is not fully depressed. If the interlock
system ever fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor
until the interlock has been repaired.
2. Push blade switch down to the "OFF" position. See
Figure 2.4. PUSH BLADE SWITCH "DOWN" TO
START MACHINE
BLADE
5. Choke engine for cold starting by moving engine
speed control to "CHOKE" position. NOTE: Some
models are equipped with a separate choke control,
located on the dash of the tractor. Pull the control
"OUT" to choke position to start a cold engine. Little
or no choking will be needed when restarting a warm
engine. Insert key in switch. Turn key to "START"
position to crank engine and hold until engine starts,
then release key. See Figure 2.6.
NOTE: DO NOT crank engine for more than five
seconds at a time. This will help prevent the starter from
overheating and/or running down the battery. If cranking
time is more than five seconds, locate and correct cause
of starting problem.
6. After engine starts, release key, move the engine
speed control to "FAST" position and allow engine to
warm up before proceeding. See Figure 2.6.
FAST
FIGURE 2.4 SLOW
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3. Depress the clutch/brake pedal fully. See Figure 2.5.
4. Move speed control lever to neutral.
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
KEY
NOTE: The seat interlock will shut off the engine if the
operator gets off the seat without setting the parking
brake or if the blades are running. If the interlock ever
fails to work, DO NOT OPERATE the tractor until the FIGURE 2.6
interlock has been repaired.
_ CLUTCH!BRAKE
PEDAL
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DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blades. Set parking brake. Remove key.
PUSH PEDAL ALL THE
WAY DOWN TO START
ENGINE
FIGURE 2.5
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