Operating the
PT O-Engagement Lever
The PT O-engagement lever starts and stops the
mower blades and blower .
Engaging the PT O-Engagement
Lever
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Figure 18
Disengaging the PT O-Engagement
Lever
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Figure 19
Operating the Throttle
Y ou can move the throttle control between F AST and
S LOW positions ( Figure 20 ).
Always use the F AST position when engaging the PT O.
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Figure 20
Starting the Engine
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N EUTRAL
position.
2. Engage the parking brake; refer to Engaging the
Parking Brake ( page 23 ) .
3. Move the PT O-engagement lever to the O FF
position ( Figure 21 ).
4. Move the throttle lever midway between the
S LOW and F AST positions.
5. For EFI machines: Move the choke control to
the C LOSED /O N position. On a warm engine,
leave the choke in the OPEN/OFF position.
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