Operating the Mower
Blade-Control Switch (PT O)
The blade-control switch (PT O) starts and stops the
mower blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PT O)
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Figure 13
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the F AST position ( Figure 14 ).
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Figure 14
Disengaging the Blade-Control
Switch (PT O)
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Figure 15
Operating the Throttle
Y ou can move the throttle control between the F AST
and S LOW positions ( Figure 16 ).
Always use the F AST position when engaging the PT O.
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Figure 16
Operating the Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke
before using the key switch ( Figure 17 ).
Note: Ensure that you fully engage the choke.
Y ou may need to hold the knob up when you
use the key switch.
2. Push down the choke to disengage the choke
after the engine has started ( Figure 17 ).
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Figure 17
1. O N position 2. O FF position
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