OPERATION
5. Set the pin at desired cutting height. The
height selection pin is removed by rotating
it 180
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. Make sure that the pin is inserted
through the both sides of the height panels.
The cutting height can be set from 3.8 cm to
14 cm.
The following conditions must be fulfilled before
the engine can be started:
• The blade switch must be pressed downward
into the disengaged position.
• The park brake must be up into the engaged
position.
• Both steering controls must be in the neutral
position.
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Raise the mower deck to the transport
position by pushing the lift pedal forward.
3. Engage the park brake, pulling the lever up.
4. Disengage the mower blades by pressing the
blade switch down.
5. Move the steering controls to the neutral
position.
6. Move throttle control to the middle position. If
the engine is cold, pull the choke control up.
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7. Set the fuel tank valve to the desired tank.
8. Press in and turn the ignition key to the start
position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the
starter for more than five seconds each time. If
the engine does not start, wait approximately
ten seconds before retrying.
9. When the engine starts, immediately release
the ignition key back to the run position.
Slowly push in the choke control knob, if it
was used to start a cold engine.
10. Set the engine speed with the throttle. Allow
the engine to run at a moderate speed,
approximately mid throttle, for a short time
before use. USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN
MOWING (no choke).
Running
1. Release the park brake by moving the lever
downward.
NOTE: The mower is equipped with an
operator presence system. When the engine
is running, attempt by the operator to leave
the seat without first setting the park brake will
shut off the engine.
2. Move the steering controls inwards, out of the
neutral position (N).
3. Release deck height control by pushing the
pedal forward to lower the deck to selected
setting.
4. Move throttle control to full throttle.
5. Engage the mower deck by pulling the blade
switch up.
WARNING! Make sure that no one is
near mower when engaging blade switch.
6. Rotate control levers inward and slowly move
both control levers slightly forward to move
forward in a straight line.