4. Move the engine speed control (Figure 7) to the
CHOKE position to start a cold engine.
5. Turn the ignition key (Figure 8) to the START position
until the engine starts.
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not
start, release the key, make sure the clutch/brake pedal is
fully depressed, and attempt starting again after waiting
for approximately 20 seconds.
6. After the engine starts, move the engine speed control
to the FAST position and allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
FIGURE 7
How to Operate
the Mower
BUade
1. To engage the blade, move the blade lever (A, Figure
9) to ON position, then depress the blade pedal (B) to
hold the blade lever in the ON position.
2. To stop the blade, release the blade pedal. The blade
lever will return to the OFF position.
FIGURE 9
WARNmNG If blade does not come to
a
complete
s_op in 3 seconds or less, the blade brake must be
adjusted. DO NOT operate machine until proper
adjustment has been performed by an authorized
service dealer
How to Set the Cutting
Height
1. Adjust the cutting height by raising or lowering the
deck lift lever (A, Figure 10) into the desired height of
cut notch (B).
2. When mowing is completed, set the deck lift lever to
the highest position, then stop the blade.
FIGURE 8
WARNmNG DO NOT leave the machine with the
engine running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Shift to
neutral and engage parking brake. Remove key.
7. Turn the ignition key (Figure 8) to the OFF position to
stop the engine.
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F_GURE 10
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