5. Turn the 2 bypass levers to the horizontal
position.
Note:
Push the product by hand onto a truck
or trailer. Do not push the control levers.
6. To engage the drive system, turn the bypass
levers to the vertical position.
To set the cutting deck in transport
position or mow position
The cutting deck must be in transport position during
transportation.
•
Push the deck lift pedal until the cutting deck
latches in the transport position.
•
Push the deck release pedal and pull the
transport release lever to lower the cutting deck
into mow position.
To set the cutting height
1. Set the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 13 .
2. Put the pin (A) in the hole for the correct cutting
height.
A
3. Push the deck lift pedal (B) and pull the transport
release lever (C) rearward to lower the cutting
deck into mow position.
To start the engine
1. Sit on the seat.
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B
C
2. Push the PTO button to disengage the drive on
the cutting deck.
3. Set the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 13 .
4. Engage the parking brake. Refer to
and disengage the parking brake on page 12 .
5. Move the throttle lever (A) to ½ throttle position.
C
B
A
6. If the engine is cold, pull the choke control (B)
up.
7. Open the fuel tank valve.
8. Press and turn the ignition key (C) to the start
position.
9. When the engine starts, immediately release the
ignition key to the run position.
Note:
Do not keep the ignition key in the start
position for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, wait 15 seconds before
you try again.
10. If the engine is cold, slowly push the choke
control down.
11. Let the engine run at ½ throttle for 3-5 minutes
before you apply full throttle.
12. Push the throttle control to the full throttle
position.
To operate the product
1. Start the engine. Refer to
page 13 .
2. Disengage the parking brake. Refer to
engage and disengage the parking brake on
page 12 .
To engage
To start the engine on
To
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