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Choke position:
Push throttle lever (1) fully forwards into 
the choke position (note detent).
Setting the engine speed:
If the throttle lever (1) is pushed 
downwards or upwards, the engine speed 
changes and, if the mowing deck is 
engaged, the speed of the mowing blades 
is changed.
MAX position:
If the throttle lever (1) is moved forwards 
towards the MAX marking, the engine 
speed is increased.
MIN position:
If the throttle lever (1) is pushed back 
towards the MIN marking, the engine 
speed is reduced.
8.3 Throttle lever (RT 5097 Z, 
RT 5112 Z, RT 6112 ZL, RT 6127 ZL)
Setting the engine speed:
If the throttle lever (1) is pushed 
downwards or upwards, the engine speed 
changes and, if the mowing deck is 
engaged, the speed of the mowing blades 
is changed.
MAX position:
If the throttle lever (1) is moved forwards 
towards the MAX marking, the engine 
speed is increased.
MIN position:
If the throttle lever (1) is pushed back 
towards the MIN marking, the engine 
speed is reduced.
8.4 Choke knob (RT 5097 Z, RT 5112 Z, 
RT 6112 ZL, RT 6127 ZL)
The models RT 5097 Z, RT 5112 Z, 
RT 6112 ZL, RT 6127 ZL are equipped 
with a choke knob for starting a cold 
engine.
Move the throttle lever to the MAX 
position during mowing and to start 
the engine.
Move the throttle lever to the MAX 
position during mowing and to start 
the engine. To start a cold engine, 
also actuate the choke knob.
Do not use the choke when starting 
a warm engine.
As soon as the engine is running, 
push the choke knob back to its 
initial position.
Never activate the choke when the 
engine is running.